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Use of electronic cigarettes and hookah in Brazil: a new and emerging landscape. The Covitel study, 2022.

Authors :
Baptista Menezes, Ana Maria
Wehrmeister, Fernando C.
Vasconcelos Sardinha, Luciana Monteiro
do Carmo Baumgratz de Paula, Pedro
de Almeida Costa, Tainá
Augusto Crespo, Pedro
Hallal, Pedro C.
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Pulmonology / Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia; jan/feb2023, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of current commercial cigarette smoking, as well as those of e-cigarette and hookah experimentation and current use among adults (≥ 18 years of age) in Brazil. Methods: This study was based on a countrywide crosssectional telephone-based survey conducted in 2022. The sample was designed to be representative of the five macroregions in Brazil and included 1,800 individuals from each of the regions. Telephone numbers, using a random digit dialing procedure, were proportionally selected for each direct distance dialing code in each region and then electronically validated (i.e., 900 cell and 900 landline phone numbers per region). Information on current commercial cigarette smoking (regardless of frequency/amount), as well as lifetime history of or current e-cigarette and hookah use (regardless of amount), were collected. Results: The prevalence of lifetime history of e-cigarette and hookah use was identical (7.3%; 95% CI: 6.0-8.9), whereas the prevalence of current commercial cigarette smoking was 12.2% (95% CI: 10.4-14.1). Young adults (18-24 years) had the highest prevalence of e-cigarette experimentation (19.7%; 95% CI: 15.1- 17.0) and hookah experimentation (17%; 95% CI: 12.2-23.2). E-cigarette and hookah use was more common in the Central-West region and among those with a high level of education, whereas current commercial cigarette smoking was more common among those with a lower level of education. Individuals who used the three forms of nicotine delivery corresponded to 1.5% of the sample (nearly 2 million individuals based on the estimated size of the Brazilian adult population). Conclusions: Surveillance is essential for the monitoring and prevention of these new forms of nicotine consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18063713
Volume :
49
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Brazilian Journal of Pulmonology / Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161331034
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.36416/1806-3756/e20220290