Differences among cigarette-only smokers compared to dual users of cigarettes and little cigars/cigarillos in the criminal justice population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The FDA has restrictions on cigarettes; however, little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) remain largely absent from these regulations. Due to their low prices and flavoring, many engage in dual use of both LCCs and cigarettes. Dual use is particularly prevalent among low income racial/ethnic minority groups. The purpose of this study was to (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014) conduct an exploratory examination among cigarette users compared to dual users on smoking characteristics; and (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016) to examine racial differences (White and Black) among cigarette users compared to dual users.

Methods

Participants (N = 500) were recruited from community corrections (i.e., parole/probation) and categorized as either

SUBMITTER: Schiavon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6324956 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature