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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Vaping Troubles: Exploring the Link Between E-Cigarettes and Oral Lesions in India's Urban Youth.

Gowrishankar Sekar, Pratheeth Gundlapalle, Senthilkumar Elango, Sangamithra Surendran, K Anitha, K A Acchuthakrishnan, Nagappan Nagappan

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Gowrishankar SekarDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.
Pratheeth GundlapalleDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, C.K.S Theja Institute of Dental Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Senthilkumar ElangoDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sangamithra SurendranDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.
K AnithaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, RVS Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
K A AcchuthakrishnanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.
Nagappan NagappanDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Background: The rising popularity of e-cigarettes among Indian youth raises concerns about potential oral health consequences, particularly mucosal lesions. Limited data exist on this association in the Indian context. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of oral lesions among young e-cigarette users and examine usage patterns and risk awareness. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 300 urban Indians (150 users, 150 nonusers) aged 18-35 years. Participants underwent standardized oral examinations and completed structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses included prevalence ratios (Poisson regression) and Chi-square tests. Results: E-cigarette users showed significantly higher prevalence of leukoplakia (9.3% vs. 3.3%, relative risk [RR] = 2.80, Conclusion: E-cigarette use was independently associated with oral lesions, demonstrating clear dose-response relationships. Critical knowledge gaps exist regarding vaping risks, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions.

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E-cigarettesIndialeukoplakiaoral ulcer

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