Abstract
There is evidence to suggest a possible association between ease of access to tobacco and uptake of smoking,1 ,2 and the likelihood of cessation.3 A recent analysis of tobacco outlet density (TOD) in the USA found that TOD was higher in areas where a higher proportion of Hispanics and African–Americans live, and in areas where a higher proportion of families live in poverty.4 The authors concluded that higher TOD may contribute to disparities in smoking prevalence. This sort of evidence has led to proposals that control of TOD be considered in tobacco control efforts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 181-182 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | TOBACCO CONTROL |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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- tobacco outlet density
- tobacco policy
- smoking prevalence
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