THC_VAPE_PUFF_DURATION

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vaping has become increasingly prevalent, yet available empirical data on puffing behavior during THC vape use remain limited. This article presents a dataset of puff durations extracted from publicly available YouTube videos showing people using tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) vaping devices. Videos published between 2018 and 2024 were identified using predefined search terms and screened based on clear visibility of puffing events. Puff durations were measured using a frame-by-frame video analysis tool, with puff initiation and termination defined by facial muscle contraction and relaxation. The dataset also includes information on device type and reported liquid composition. A total of 456 puffs were recorded from 100 analyzed videos.
This data can be found in the THC_Puff Duration_Raw.xlsx file. In addition, the file THC_Puff Duration_Reanalyzed.xlsx file contains data from 25 videos randomly selected from the original dataset. These videos were independently reanalyzed by a second rater to assess measurement reliability.