“Nicotine initiation products in Germany: Findings from a representative survey of individuals aged 14 years and older who had ever used nicotine-containing products”

INTRODUCTION: Smoking prevalence in Germany has remained high in recent years, with around 30 % of the population smoking. Related nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes, are increasingly popular, especially among youth. Unlike previous generations, for whom nicotine use typically began with traditional cigarettes, initiation pathways may now increasingly involve these related nicotine products.…