How Low-Income Smokers in New York Access Cheaper Cigarettes.

Laurel E CurryCarol L SchmittAmy HenesChristina Ortega-PelusoHaven Battles

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2018)

Smokers in this study could access cheaper cigarettes, which discouraged quit attempts and allowed them to continue smoking. The availability of lower priced cigarettes may attenuate public health efforts aimed at reducing smoking prevalence through price and tax increases.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
public health
replacement therapy
risk factors
quality improvement
global health