Tobacco and e-product use by US adults with disabilities

JAMA Network Open

2025-02-18

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this survey study, disparities in tobacco use existed across cumulative disabilities. Despite declines in tobacco use over time, differences in use across cumulative disabilities persisted or worsened, especially among those with 3 or more disabilities. Targeted prevention, screening, and cessation efforts inclusive of multiple products are needed.

Corresponding author: To contact the corresponding author, Michael J. Parks, Ph.D., email Michael.parks@nih.gov.

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(doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.60471)

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