Prevalence of cigarette and e-cigarette dual use and associated factors among people who smoke in China aged 20–69 years

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the prevalence of dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes in China and identify associated factors.
• Cross-sectional survey of smokers aged 20-69 years in China
• Data collection focused on lifetime dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes
• Statistical analysis to identify key risk factors for dual use.
• Lifetime dual use prevalence was found to be low but accounts for a significant number of individuals in China
• Identification of key risk factors associated with dual use.
• Evidence may assist in developing tailored tobacco control strategies.