Prevalence and dual use of cigarettes, heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes among young adults in Japan: findings from a 2019 Nationwide Survey
In 2019, cigarettes were the most used tobacco-related product among young adults in Japan. Smoking initiation appears to notably increase at age 20 when smoking becomes legal in Japan. The prevalence of HTP use among young adults in Japan is notably higher than in other countries.
Authors
- Hongja Kim
- Hanako Murase
- Hitoshi Maesato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3586-6432)
- Aya Kinjo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7099-5486)
- Yuki Kuwabara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7164-6974)
- Yoneatsu Osaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9846-4043)
- Ruriko Minobe
- Susumu Higuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3241-4756)
- Sachio Matsushita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2439-7984)
Institutions
- Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center (JP)
- National Hospital Organization (JP)
- Tottori University (JP)
- Kitasato University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-098453
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00