Tobacco outlet density and adolescents' cigarette smoking: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:We conducted meta-analyses of studies that investigated the associations between tobacco outlet density around homes and schools and adolescents' past-month cigarette smoking. DATA SOURCES:Systematic literature searches of eight databases were carried out in February 2017. Searches were not limited by date, language, country or peer-reviewed status. STUDY SELECTION:After screening for quality, studies that examined the relationship between tobacco outlet density and adolescents' past-month smoking were selected for inclusion. DATA EXTRACTION:Two investigators screened study abstracts and full texts and independently extracted data. Consensus was reached at each stage. DATA SYNTHESIS:Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted on 11 studies that provided 13 effect sizes. Results s

SUBMITTER: Finan LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6129215 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature