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The Effect Of Smokers Transitioning To E-Cigarettes On Physical And Mental Health: An Emulated Trial Using Longitudinal Data.

2026-02-22 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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IntroductionTobacco smoking remains a leading cause of preventable death in the UK. Although e-cigarettes are promoted as a harm-reduction option, longitudinal evidence on short-term health outcomes across different smoking transition pathways is limited. This study examined short-term associations between transitions to exclusive e-cigarette use, dual use, or cessation and physical health, mental health, and health-related quality of life, compared with continued smoking. MethodsA target trial...

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