Examining Smoking Prevalence Disparities in Virginia Counties by Rurality, Appalachian Status, and Social Vulnerability, 2011-2019

Conclusions. Rural Appalachia and socially vulnerable counties in Virginia have alarmingly high rates of cigarette use. Implementation of targeted intervention strategies could reduce cigarette use, ultimately reducing tobacco-related health disparities. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print May 4, 2023:e1-e4. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307298).PMID:37141556 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2023.307298
Source: American Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research