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Purchase Of Loose Cigarettes By Adult Smokers In Philadelphia: Individual-Level Correlates And Neighborhood Characteristics, Russell K. Mcintire, Phd, Mph
Purchase Of Loose Cigarettes By Adult Smokers In Philadelphia: Individual-Level Correlates And Neighborhood Characteristics, Russell K. Mcintire, Phd, Mph
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Background
• Philadelphia has the highest adult smoking rate1 and the highest rate of tobacco retailers2 among the 10 largest U.S. cities.
• Governmental reports have identified high rates of illegal sale of cigarettes in Philadelphia2.
• Studies have found that a main source of cigarette use in low income communities is single (loose) cigarettes purchased at tobacco retailers or from unregulated street vendors3,4.
• While studies have shown that loose cigarette use is a problem among urban youth who reside in disadvantaged neighborhoods, less research has been performed among adults on this topic5,6, and no studies focus on Philadelphia. …