Commercial determinants of youth smoking in ASEAN countries: A narrative review of research investigating the influence of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco smoking is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Despite implementation of some tobacco control measures, youth continue to initiate smoking. This narrative review outlines how tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) may influence smoking attitudes and uptake among youth in the region.

Methods

Nine electronic databases were searched on EBSCOhost to identify studies published up until December 2019. All studies published in English that investigated youth smoking and TAPS in ASEAN countries were included. Thematic analysis was used to investigate the influence of TAPS on youth smoking.

Results

Thirty-seven studies were identified. This research showed that youth were

SUBMITTER: Stubbs T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8288466 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature