Table 2 Bivariate Infection rates and prevalence by tobacco use
From: Association of Health Status and Nicotine Consumption with SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates
Tobacco/Smoking Behaviors | Current infection % | Previous infection % | Population prevalence (e.g., Current or Previous Infection) % | P-Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Current cigarette Use | ||||
➝ Every day | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% | < 0.001 |
➝ Some days | 4.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% | |
➝ Not at all | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.6% | |
Current chewing tobacco use | ||||
➝ Every day | 6.1% | 0.8% | 7.0% | 0.121 |
➝ Some days | 9.2% | 2.6% | 11.8% | |
➝ Not at all | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | |
Current vaping or e-cigarette use | ||||
➝ Every day | 2.8% | 0% | 2.7% | 0.329 |
➝ Some days | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.4% | |
➝ Not at all | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.3% | |