Attitudes And Exposure To Illicit Tobacco In England, 2022.

The study highlights persistent exposure to illicit tobacco in England, especially among younger males, and varying perceptions of illicit tobacco harm across socio-economic groups. Tackling illicit tobacco requires collaboration between health and enforcement agencies, independent of the tobacco industry's influence. Strategies should include components that shift demand for illicit tobacco and denormalise its presence in communities, particularly in lower socio-economic areas with higher smoking prevalence.