Sociodemographic Disparities in Tobacco Retailer Density in the United States, 2000-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies find differences in tobacco retailer density according to neighborhood sociodemographic characteristics, raising issues of social justice, but not all research is consistent.

Aims and methods

This study examined associations between tobacco retailer density and neighborhood sociodemographic characteristics in the United States at four timepoints (2000, 2007, 2012, and 2017) and investigated if associations remained stable over time. Data on tobacco retailers came from the National Establishment Time-Series Database. Adjusted log-linear models examined the relationship between retailer density and census tract sociodemographic characteristics (% non-Hispanic Black [Black], % Hispanic, % vacant housing units, median household income), controlling for perce

SUBMITTER: Mills SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278831 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature