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Reinforcement of smoking and drinking: Tobacco marketing strategies linked with alcohol in the United States

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  • Jiang, N.
  • Ling, P.M.

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Objectives. We investigated tobacco companies' knowledge about concurrent use of tobacco and alcohol, their marketing strategies linking cigaretteswith alcohol, and the benefits tobacco companies sought from these marketing activities. Methods. We performed systematic searches on previously secret tobacco industry documents, and we summarized the themes and contexts of relevant search results. Results. Tobacco company research confirmed the association between tobacco use and alcohol use. Tobacco companies explored promotional strategies linking cigarettes and alcohol, such as jointly sponsoring special events with alcohol companies to lower the cost of sponsorships, increase consumer appeal, reinforce brand identity, and generate increased cigarette sales. They also pursued promotions that tied cigarette sales to alcohol purchases, and cigarette promotional events frequently featured alcohol discounts or encouraged alcohol use. Conclusions. Tobacco companies' numerous marketing strategies linking cigarettes with alcohol may have reinforced the use of both substances. Because using tobacco and alcohol together makes it harder to quit smoking, policies prohibiting tobacco sales and promotion in establishments where alcohol is served and sold might mitigate this effect. Smoking cessation programs should address the effect that alcohol consumption has on tobacco use.

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  • Jiang, N. & Ling, P.M., 2011. "Reinforcement of smoking and drinking: Tobacco marketing strategies linked with alcohol in the United States," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(10), pages 1942-1954.
  • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300157_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300157
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    1. Goel, Rajeev K. & Payne, James E. & Saunoris, James W., 2016. "Spillovers from the beer market to U.S. cigarette demand," Economic Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 55(C), pages 292-297.
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    3. Yoon-Sun Jung & Seok-Jun Yoon, 2022. "Burden of Cancer Due to Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol Consumption in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-15, March.

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