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U.S. smokers: a healthcare provider advice about e-cigarettes 2015, by type

What advice had you received from a healthcare provider about e-cigarettes?

The data shows the results of a survey conducted between November and December 2015. Electronic cigarette smokers in the United States were asked about the advice they received from a healthcare provider about e-cigarettes. In that year, about 34% of respondents indicated that they were told by a provider that e-cigarettes pose high risk.

Told the provider they were using e-cigarettes and the provider encouraged continuing	66
Were told by a provider that e-cigarettes were low-risk	34
Told a provider they were using e-cigarettes and received a neutral response	26
A provider got them interested in e-cigarettes in the first place	10
A provider volunteered a recommendation to try e-cigs, though the participant was already using or considering using e-cigarettes	10
Told a provider they were using e-cigarettes and were encouraged to discontinue	5
Were told by a provider that e-cigarettes pose high risk	3

U.S. smokers: a healthcare provider advice about e-cigarettes 2015, by type

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