Electronic cigarette use in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study on emerging trends and public health concerns
E-cigarette use is widespread among younger males in Saudi Arabia, driven by socioeconomic factors and perceptions of safety. Despite these perceptions, adverse effects like shortness of breath and chest pain were frequently reported. Comprehensive public health measures, including nicotine regulation, sales restrictions, taxation, and education, are urgently needed. Collaboration between the health and education sectors, along with continuous monitoring and research, is crucial for guiding effective national strategies.
Authors
- Noor Alotaibi
- Basmah Alfageh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3051-9017)
- Khalid A. Alamer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7893-7488)
- Fahad T. Alsulami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8989-7958)
- Hailah Almoghirah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7893-5015)
- Tuqa A AbuShaheen
- Ayat S Almuhayshi
- Yousef Saeed Alqarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4195-3110)
- Farah Kais Alhomoud
- Dana Alsugeir
- Roqaia Altarouti
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1574623
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16