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Minsoo Jung1,2
11Department of Health Science, Dongduk Women's University, Seoul, South Korea.
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|June 25, 2026
Summary
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) proliferation in South Korea presents public health risks, especially for youth. A precautionary regulatory approach is needed to protect adolescents and promote tobacco cessation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cancer Prevention
- Tobacco Control Policy
Background:
- Rapid increase in electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use in South Korea.
- Concerns regarding youth initiation, dual use, and long-term health effects of ENDS.
- Varied global regulatory responses to ENDS, with South Korea adopting a cautious stance.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine public health and cancer prevention implications of ENDS proliferation in South Korea.
- Evaluate regulatory strategies for ENDS based on empirical evidence.
- Compare South Korea's tobacco control framework with international approaches.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized domestic and international literature on ENDS characteristics, usage, health risks, cessation effectiveness, and nicotine dependence.
- Analyzed national statistical data.
- Conducted a comparative policy analysis of global ENDS regulatory strategies.
Main Results:
- ENDS may reduce exposure to combustion carcinogens but pose public health risks, including youth nicotine initiation and dual use.
- Evidence on ENDS effectiveness for smoking cessation is mixed, with limited longitudinal data.
- South Korea's regulatory approach to ENDS remains relatively cautious compared to other high-income nations.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, precautionary regulatory strategy for ENDS is essential.
- Prioritize adolescent protection, product safety, and support for tobacco cessation.
- Evolving evidence necessitates adaptive and robust regulatory frameworks for ENDS.
Keywords:
Cancer PreventionE-cigaretteselectronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)heated tobacco products (HTPs)More Related Videos
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