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Sociodemographic disparities in local smoke-free law coverage in 10 states

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  • Huang, J.
  • King, B.A.
  • Babb, S.D.
  • Xu, X.
  • Hallett, C.
  • Hopkins, M.

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Objectives. We assessed sociodemographic disparities in local 100% smokefree laws prohibiting smoking in all indoor areas of nonhospitality worksites, restaurants, and bars in 10 states. Methods. We obtained data on local 100% smoke-free laws (US Tobacco Control Laws Database) and subcounty characteristics (2006-2010 American Community Survey) for Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia. Outcomes included (1) 100% smoke-free law covering restaurants, bars, and workplaces; (2) 100% smoke-free law covering restaurants, bars, or workplaces; and (3) number of venue types covered by 100% smoke-free laws (0-3). Sociodemographics included total population, urban status, percentage racial/ethnic minority, per capita income, percentage with high-school diploma, percentage with blue-collar jobs, and percentage of workers who live and work in the same locality. Results. Across states, localities with less-educated residents, smaller proportions of workers living and working in the same locality, or both generally had lower odds of being covered by 100% smoke-free laws. Coverage varied across states for other sociodemographics. Conclusions. Disparities exist in local smoke-free law coverage. Identifying patterns in coverage can inform state efforts to address related disparities.

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  • Huang, J. & King, B.A. & Babb, S.D. & Xu, X. & Hallett, C. & Hopkins, M., 2015. "Sociodemographic disparities in local smoke-free law coverage in 10 states," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(9), pages 1806-1813.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302655_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302655
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