Associations of tobacco retailer density and proximity with adult tobacco use behaviours and health outcomes: a meta-analysis

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Authors

Joseph G. L. Lee · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Amanda Y. Kong · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kerry Sewell · East Carolina University

Shelley D. Golden · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Todd Combs · Washington University in St. Louis

Kurt M. Ribisl · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lisa Henriksen

Abstract

Across studies, lower levels of tobacco retailer density and decreased proximity are associated with lower tobacco use. Reducing tobacco supply by limiting retailer density and proximity may lead to reductions in tobacco use. Policy evaluations are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Air Quality and Health Impacts Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Tobacco Control

Volume 31, Issue e2, pp. e189-e200

DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056717

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