The impact of the tobacco retail outlet environment on adult cessation and differences by neighborhood poverty.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study examined the impact of tobacco retail outlets on cessation outcomes over time among non-treatment-seeking smokers and assessed differences by neighborhood poverty and individual factors.

Design

Observational longitudinal cohort study using geospatial data. We used generalized estimating equations to examine cessation outcomes in relation to the proximity and density of tobacco retail outlets near the home.

Setting

Eight large Designated Media Areas across the United States.

Participants

A total of 2377 baseline smokers followed over three waves from 2008 to 2010.

Measurements

Outlet addresses were identified through North American Industry Classification System codes and proximity and density measures were constructed for each participant

SUBMITTER: Cantrell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4270891 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature