The impact of tax increases on tobacco use among medical faculty students

Conclusions: Only half of the smokers were affected by tax increases, and only one-fifth of those quit smoking. Some of the users had switched to rolled tobacco and smuggled products. Those with high economic status are less affected by taxes than those with poor economic status. Tax increase changes attitude but are not enough for effective tobacco control unless reinforced by other prevention and control strategies.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tobacco, smoking control and health education Source Type: research