The Effect of Tobacco Control Policies on US Smokeless Tobacco Use: A Structured Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco use has shifted increasingly from cigarettes to other products. While the focus has been mostly on cigarette-oriented policies, it is important to gauge the effects of policies targeting other products. We review and critique the literature on how policies affect smokeless tobacco (ST).

Methods

We conducted a search of the literature on tobacco control policies as they relate to ST use, focusing on tobacco taxes, smoke-free air laws, media campaigns, advertising restrictions, health warnings, cessation treatment policies, and youth access policies. Findings from 78 total studies are summarized.

Results

ST taxes, media campaigns, health warnings, and cessation treatment policies were found to be effective tools in reducing ST use. Evidence on the e

SUBMITTER: Levy DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5896466 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature