Traditional and Electronic Cigarettes can Lead to More Sleep Problems

Is vaping safer than smoking regular cigarettes? No, both smoking and vaping can affect your sleep health. A new study highlights that traditional cigarette smokers and e-cigarette users are more prone to sleep problems. The findings of the study are published in the Journal of Sleep Research.// The study included 1,664 college students, 41% of whom reported ever trying or currently using e-cigarettes and 29% of whom reported ever trying or currently using traditional cigarettes. Across all groups, average sleep scores indicated poor sleep for most students.

Similar to traditional cigarette smokers, e-cigarette users reported worse sleep than individuals who did not use cigarettes. Users of e-cigarettes reported greater use of sleep medications than traditional cigarette users.

"Given that poor sleep and substance use, including e-cigarette use, are both common among college students, understanding how e-cigarette use may impact sleep is crucial given its association with numerous health concerns," said lead author Emma I. Brett, PhD, of Oklahoma State University.

"Since we found that even nondaily use of e-cigarettes was associated with worse sleep health, this may be a useful target for prevention and intervention efforts."

Source-Eurekalert