Avaliação dos riscos de dependência associados ao uso de cigarros eletrônicos entre jovens

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To analyze scientific evidence regarding the toxicological risks and dependence potential associated with electronic cigarette use among adolescents and young adults. METHODOLOGY: The methodology consisted of an integrative literature review with a qualitative and descriptive approach, aiming to analyze the risks of early initiation of electronic cigarette use and its relationship with nicotine dependence among adolescents and young adults. The search was conducted using

Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) combined with Boolean operators. Full-text, free- access studies published between 2020 and 2026 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish

were included. After applying the eligibility criteria, 10 articles were selected from the 102 studies initially identified to compose the review. RESULTS: The findings demonstrate that electronic cigarette use is directly associated with an increased risk of nicotine dependence, leading to neurological alterations, cognitive impairments, and negative effects on brain development. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that electronic cigarette use represents a significant risk factor for the early development of nicotine dependence and for the emergence of various adverse physical and mental health outcomes.