Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

August 18, 2020

Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019

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  • A national survey of adolescents and young adults in the US (n=4,351) aged 13-24 found that COVID-19 diagnosis was associated with ever-use of e-cigarettes (aOR=5.1), ever dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes (aOR=7.0), and past 30-day dual use (aOR=6.8). 

Gaiha et al. (Aug 11, 2020). Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019. Journal of Adolescent Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.07.002