Vape Use Status
Definition
A person’s current or past use of vapes or e-cigarettes
Data element maturity
3: Ready for use
Data Element Guidance
Vapes or e-cigarettes may or may not contain nicotine, cannabis or another substance. Occasional use can be documented as current use and quantified further with quantity-related data elements.
Fixed Observation Code
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
SNOMED CT CA includes 722499006 | Electronic cigarette user (finding) | or 35361000087100 | Ex-electronic cigarette user (finding) | or 137690000 | Never used electronic cigarette (finding) |
SNOMED CT CA includes 722499006 | Electronic cigarette user (finding) | or 35361000087100 | Ex-electronic cigarette user (finding) | or 137690000 | Never used electronic cigarette (finding) |
Value set examples
- Current vape use
- Former vape use
- Never vaped
Note: This is the full value set.
Value set maturity
2: Proposed
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Vape Use Status. Accessed November 02, 2026.
