Association between density and proximity of tobacco retail outlets with smoking: A systematic review of youth studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reducing the retail availability of tobacco has been proposed as a component of tobacco endgame, yet it is not known whether retail availability has a direct impact on smoking behaviours. A narrative review and a meta-analysis have been undertaken to examine the density and proximity of tobacco retail outlets, but were limited in scope, exposure and outcome variables. The aim of this current study was to undertake a systematic review of the international literature on the density and proximity of tobacco retail outlets to homes, schools and communities and their association with smoking behaviours among youth.

Methods

We reviewed and critically appraised the evidence documenting the association between density or proximity of tobacco retail outlets and smoking beh

SUBMITTER: Marsh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8171582 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature