Abstract
Use of tobacco and exposure to second hand smoke is a leading cause of health loss globally and a major contributor to health inequities. E-cigarettes or vapes are an effective tool in improving smoking abstinence and reducing harm for cigarettes. However, little is known about the long-term effects of e-cigarettes, particularly in non-smokers.
Given the increasing use of vaping products among young people, the present study is being conducted to evaluate the impact of regular vape use on taste and smell perception in young adults. This study will help to understand how vaping effects individuals sense of taste
We will recruit 230 participants to complete a series of smell and taste tests to savoury and sweet stimuli. Data will be analysed in SPSS using MANOVA and regression analysis.