Economic research in waterpipe tobacco smoking: reflections on data, demand, taxes, equity and health modelling

We present lessons learnt across five thematic areas: data, demand, taxes, equity and health modelling. We also highlight knowledge gaps to be addressed in future research. Research implications include designing comprehensive assessment tools that investigate heterogeneity in waterpipe smoking patterns; accounting for cross-price elasticity of demand with other tobacco products; exploring the change in waterpipe tobacco smoking in response to a tax increase and analysing the equity impact of waterpipe tobacco control interventions.

Source: Tobacco Control - December 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bteddini, D., Nakkash, R. T., Chalak, A., Jawad, M., Khader, Y., Abu-Rmeileh, N. M. E., Mostafa, A., Abla, R., Awawda, S., Salloum, R. G. Tags: Special communication Source Type: research