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Disposable E-Cigarette Use and Subsequent Use Patterns in Adolescents and Young Adults 
Pediatrics
Utilizing sequential surveys in adolescents and young adults, the study evaluated the association between disposable e-cigarette (E-cig) use versus non-disposable E-cig and subsequent E-cig use. Those reporting the use of disposable e-cigs at baseline reported greater number of use days in past 30-days. In the follow-up survey, while controlling for demographics and baseline e-cig use patterns, disposable e-cig use was associated with continued e-cig use (OR=1.92) and greater number of times used daily (IRR=1.29). The authors note that disposable E-cigs are generally inexpensive, relatively easy to hide, and sold in various flavors (not regulated compared to non-disposable forms) and thus recommend comprehensive policies to regulate all forms of nicotine products.
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