Tobacco sales prohibition and teen smoking

Meier, Armando N.; Odermatt, Reto; Stutzer, Alois

doi:10.1016/j.jebo.2021.06.002

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“…In addition, there are European studies arguing that stricter enforcement of age limits might not necessarily reduce smoking rates. For example, a study analyzing bans from 1990 to 2016 in Switzerland stated that effects on smoking prevalence was marginal and that adolescents circumvented bans by buying through peers [ 38 ]. Similarly, a survey and focus-group study conducted in seven European countries revealed that adolescents buy cigarettes from non-compliant retailers (smaller shops and cafés), or through other people in countries where enforcement was high [ 39 ].…”

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Compliance Checks Decrease Cigarette Sales Rates to Pseudo-Underaged Mystery Shoppers: A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Study

Feltmann

Gripenberg²,

Elgán³

2022

IJERPH

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To control adherence to age limits regarding sales of tobacco products, Swedish authorities can conduct compliance checks. Compliance checks involve prior information to all retailers, mystery shopping, and subsequent feedback to the retailers. This study investigated whether compliance checks can decrease the rates of cigarette sales to underaged adolescents. Test purchases of cigarettes were conducted using pseudo-underaged mystery shoppers, i.e., 18-year-old adolescents with a younger appearance not carrying ID, to measure the refusal rate and rate of ID checks. Test purchases were conducted at 257 retail outlets in 13 municipalities in Stockholm County at baseline 2017 and follow-up 2019, respectively. In between the measurements, six municipalities (intervention area) conducted compliance checks, and seven municipalities were used as a comparison. Comparing baseline and follow-up, rates of refusal (70.4 to 95.8%) and ID checks (80.3 to 95.8%) improved in the intervention area. In the comparison area, refusal rates increased (80.9 to 85.2%), and ID check rates remained stable (at 86.1%). Significant group × time interaction effects reveal that the rates of refusal and ID checks differently changed in the study areas over time. These results indicate that compliance checks are an effective method to decrease cigarette sales to underaged adolescents.

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Compliance Checks Decrease Cigarette Sales Rates to Pseudo-Underaged Mystery Shoppers: A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Study

Feltmann

Gripenberg²,

Elgán³

2022

IJERPH

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Associations Between Characteristics Of Large National Regions And Individual Smoking: A Scoping Review

Maksimov,

Tsygankova,

Danilchenko

et al. 2024

Russ Open Med J

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Objective — to systematize scientific knowledge on the effect of living conditions in large national regions on tobacco consumption at the individual level. Material and Methods — The goals and methodology of the systematic review were previously specified and recorded in the protocol PROSPERO CRD42021234874. We conducted a search for publications on the topic of our study in PubMed, Google Scholar, OpenGrey, CrossRef and eLibrary databases through December 31, 2021. Article search, selection and analysis were carried out by two trained researchers, with the participation of a third researcher whenever necessary. After removing duplicates, ineligible articles, and full-text screening, 204 publications were included in this review from the initial pool of 9,717 publications. Results — Published articles on the topic under consideration varied significantly in terms of the sample size, study design, regional characteristics, and considered outcomes (smoking). The most convincing were the dependences of individual tobacco consumption on the legislative characteristics and tobacco environment in the regions. Regional characteristics unrelated to tobacco use were not often analyzed in reviewed studies. As shown in our review, to date, they did not confirm any impact whatsoever. Conclusion — We examined the features of research on the topic under consideration and highlighted the best evidence-based predictors of the regional environment in relation to smoking. We also identified poorly studied areas of research requiring further attention.

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Dynamic Effects of Smoking Bans on Addictive Behavior Among Young Adults

Steffens

Pereda²

2022

SSRN Journal

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Tobacco sales prohibition and teen smoking

Cited by 4 publications

References 49 publications

Compliance Checks Decrease Cigarette Sales Rates to Pseudo-Underaged Mystery Shoppers: A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Study

Compliance Checks Decrease Cigarette Sales Rates to Pseudo-Underaged Mystery Shoppers: A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Study

Associations Between Characteristics Of Large National Regions And Individual Smoking: A Scoping Review

Dynamic Effects of Smoking Bans on Addictive Behavior Among Young Adults

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