Health Effects and Toxicology of E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
This community investigates the physiological and toxicological impacts of electronic cigarettes, traditional tobacco, and nicotine delivery systems on human health, focusing on respiratory, cardiovascular, and cellular mechanisms.
The research centers on the exposure of epithelial cells and lung tissue to e-cigarette aerosols and cigarette smoke, frequently utilizing mass spectrometry to analyze chemical constituents. Key themes include the assessment of oxidative stress, nicotine dependence, and the comparative health risks of vaping versus smoking. The work also examines smoking cessation strategies, the prevalence of use among young adults, and the specific toxicological effects of heated tobacco products and metal-containing particles found in disposable devices.
The community’s research is distributed across elements found in aerosols and biological systems, with the highest paper counts associated with Oxygen, Carbon, and Copper, though these represent a negligible share of total research for each respective element.
The community comprises 2,599 papers, publishing most frequently in Tobacco Control, Nicotine & Tobacco Research, and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Recent work continues to focus on the cardiovascular effects of e-cigarettes, including impacts on cardiac rhythm and endothelial function, as well as the detection of metal-containing particles in disposable device aerosols. New studies also examine the effects of nicotine pouches on dental plaque and the influence of e-cigarette exposure on hormonal levels and anxiety in animal models.