E-cigarettes in Brazil: clarifying evidence, intent, and position — authors' reply

The Lancet Regional Health - Americas 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vitória Borges Spinola, Lucas Porto Santos, Hamilton Roschel, Bruno Gualano, Megan E. Roberts
DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2026.101388
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Abstract

We thank Szklo & Silva1 and Oliveira da Silva & Glantz2 for their engagement with our article.3 In essence, both responses challenge our central proposition that regulatory enforcement of e-cigarettes in Brazil is weak and that the market for these products is expanding.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Healthcare Regulation

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Regional Health - Americas
Volume
56
Pages
101388–101388
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN