Association between use of contraband tobacco and smoking cessation outcomes: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High tobacco prices, typically achieved through taxation, are an evidence-based strategy to reduce tobacco use. However, the presence of inexpensive contraband tobacco could undermine this effective intervention by providing an accessible alternative to quitting. We assessed whether the use of contraband tobacco negatively affects smoking cessation outcomes.

Methods

We evaluated data from 2786 people who smoked, aged 18 years or older, who participated in the population-based longitudinal Ontario Tobacco Survey. We analyzed associations between use of contraband tobacco and smoking cessation outcomes (attempting to quit, 30-d cessation and long-term cessation at 1 yr follow-up).

Results

Compared with people who smoked premium or discount cigarettes, people

SUBMITTER: Mecredy GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3626826 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature