Harm Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Versus Regular Cigarettes in Singapore: Findings from a Nationwide Study.
Background: Singapore has strict regulations for electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). Hence, its residents may have different risk perceptions of ENDS compared to countries with more liberal measures. This study examined the prevalence of perceived risk of harm for ENDS versus cigarettes, the...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 383 - 391 |
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Springer Nature
Jun2026
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