Trends in Combustible Cigarette Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Related Behaviors Among Korean Adults: An 11-Year Analysis of Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2023)

Key Points

• To analyze trends in combustible cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, and related behaviors among Korean adults over 11 years.
• Analysis of data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
• Comparison of smoking and e-cigarette use trends across different demographics
• Focus on young males and low-income groups
• Continued decline in traditional smoking prevalence
• Significant increase in e-cigarette use among young males
• Rise in dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, particularly in low-income groups