Chemical Profiles and Toxicity of Electronic Cigarettes: An Umbrella Review and Methodological Considerations.

Nargiz TravisMarie KnollSteven CookHayoung OhChristopher J CadhamLuz María Sánchez-RomeroDavid T Levy

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)

While most reviews concluded that ECs were likely less harmful than cigarettes, there was hesitancy to draw clear conclusions due to variable analytical procedures and inconsistent findings among the included studies. Future SRs with improved methodology and reporting are needed to adequately inform tobacco regulatory actions.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
meta analyses
current status
transcription factor
oxidative stress
adverse drug
case control
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
systematic review