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Current Addiction Reports
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01.06.2019 | Tobacco (K Garrison, Section Editor)

A Review of the Use and Appeal of Flavored Electronic Cigarettes

verfasst von: Nicholas I. Goldenson, Adam M. Leventhal, Kelsey A. Simpson, Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis

Erschienen in: Current Addiction Reports | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

E-cigarettes are available in a variety of flavors not found in traditional tobacco products (i.e., “nontraditional flavors”), which is a commonly cited reason for e-cigarette use. This review examines the prevalence of nontraditional-flavored e-cigarette use, mechanisms through which flavorings enhance product appeal, use of nontraditional-flavored e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, and differences in these findings between youth and adults.

Recent Findings

Nontraditional-flavored e-cigarettes are used at e-cigarette initiation by the majority of youth. These flavors enhance the appeal of e-cigarettes by creating sensory perceptions of sweetness and coolness and masking the aversive taste of nicotine. Use of nontraditional-flavored e-cigarettes is higher among youth and young adults (vs. older adults) and among nonsmokers (vs. combustible cigarette smokers).

Summary

Nontraditional-flavored e-cigarettes are popular among youth, but may be less common among older adults and combustible cigarette smokers. Further research is needed to determine whether use of e-cigarettes in nontraditional flavors affects smoking cessation.
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Metadaten
Titel
A Review of the Use and Appeal of Flavored Electronic Cigarettes
verfasst von
Nicholas I. Goldenson
Adam M. Leventhal
Kelsey A. Simpson
Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2019
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Current Addiction Reports / Ausgabe 2/2019
Elektronische ISSN: 2196-2952
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-019-00244-4

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