NIH R01 · 2024
Longitudinal Effects of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health
PROJECT SUMMARY Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are used by millions of Americans, however, we do not understand their long-term health effects. Although ENDS use delivers far lower levels of carcinogens than tobacco smoking, very little is known about whether ENDS use affects the risks of developing cardiovascular (CV) or pulmonary diseases, two of the most highly prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. This research proposal will quantify the effects of long-term ENDS use on validated and novel biomarkers of CV and pulmonary disease and how they are influenced by use heaviness, age, body weight, and co-use of other products. This research also will…
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