Investigating tobacco presence at retail points of sale around schools in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to identify the locations where tobacco products are sold around schools as well as the different marketing strategies followed at the different points of sale (POS).tify METHODS: This study was conducted in five Egyptian governorates (Cairo, Giza, Qualiubia, Sharkia and BeniSuif) representing different geographical regions in Egypt. An observational study was conducted around 102 schools from July to September 2024. The study examined location and products marketing tactics in retailers within 100 m of selected schools.

Results

The study revealed that over half of retailers surrounding the surveyed schools sold at least one type of tobacco and nicotine product. Nearly all schools studied had at least one tobacco POS within a 100-meter radius. All

SUBMITTER: Elsebaie EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature