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A Comparison between Cigarette Topography from a One-Week Natural Environment Study to FTC/ISO, Health Canada, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Puff Profile Standards

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  • Risa J. Robinson

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • S. Emma Sarles

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • Shehan Jayasekera

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • Aziz al Olayan

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • A. Gary Difrancesco

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • Nathan C. Eddingsaas

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

  • Edward C. Hensel

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA)

Abstract

Standardized topography protocols for testing cigarette emissions include the Federal Trade Commission/International Standard Organization (FTC/ISO), the Massachusetts Department of Health (MDPH), and Health Canada (HC). Data are lacking for how well these protocols represent actual use behavior. This study aims to compare puff protocol standards to actual use topography measured in natural environments across a range of cigarette brands. Current smokers between 18 and 65 years of age were recruited. Each participant was provided with a wPUM™ cigarette topography monitor and instructed to use the monitor with their usual brand cigarette ad libitum in their natural environment for one week. Monitors were tested for repeatability, and data were checked for quality and analyzed with the TAP™ topography analysis program. Data from n = 26 participants were analyzed. Puff flow rates ranged from 17.2 to 110.6 mL/s, with a mean (STD) of 40.4 (21.7) mL/s; durations from 0.7 to 3.1 s, with a mean (STD) of 1.5 ± 0.5 s; and volumes from 21.4 to 159.2 mL, with a mean (STD) of 54.9 (29.8) mL. Current topography standards were found to be insufficient to represent smoking across the wide range of real behaviors. These data suggest updated standards are needed such that emissions tests will provide meaningful risk assessments.

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  • Risa J. Robinson & S. Emma Sarles & Shehan Jayasekera & Aziz al Olayan & A. Gary Difrancesco & Nathan C. Eddingsaas & Edward C. Hensel, 2020. "A Comparison between Cigarette Topography from a One-Week Natural Environment Study to FTC/ISO, Health Canada, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Puff Profile Standards," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:10:p:3444-:d:358517
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    1. Stephanie Gower & David Hammond, 2007. "CSP Deposition to the Alveolar Region of the Lung: Implications of Cigarette Design," Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(6), pages 1519-1533, December.
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    1. Shehan Jayasekera & Edward Hensel & Risa Robinson, 2021. "Feasibility Assessment of Wearable Respiratory Monitors for Ambulatory Inhalation Topography," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-18, March.
    2. Shehan Jayasekera & Edward Hensel & Risa Robinson, 2021. "Feasibility of Using the Hexoskin Smart Garment for Natural Environment Observation of Respiration Topography," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-15, June.

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