Author Interviews, Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Heart Disease, Social Issues, Tobacco Research / 19.10.2020
Which Income Group Linked to More E-Cigarette Purchases?
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mahmoud Al Rifai MD MPH
Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine Houston
Salim S. Virani, MD, PhD
Section of Cardiology
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine Houston
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: E-cigarettes typically cost more than combustible cigarettes and there is more variability in cost due to a wide variety of flavors, e-cigarette liquid, and vaping device that are available in the market. Therefore, use of e-cigarettes may vary depending on income with potentially higher use among higher income individuals. (more…)