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Respiratory Symptoms in Youth Using Heated Tobacco Products in Hong Kong

Wang L, Chen J, Leung LT, et al. Characterization of Respiratory Symptoms Among Youth Using Heated Tobacco Products in Hong Kong. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(7):e2117055

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2781936

“In this cross-sectional study with 33 627 youths from 88 secondary schools, persistent respiratory symptoms were more prevalent in HTP users than nonusers, especially among never and former cigarette smokers. Persistent respiratory symptoms were associated with exclusive ever HTP use and ever dual-use vs exclusive ever cigarette smoking, and comparable in current users of HTPs and cigarettes.”

Stephen Hamann

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