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Tobacco-free pharmacy laws and trends in tobacco retailer density in California and Massachusetts

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  • Jin, Y.
  • Lu, B.
  • Klein, E.G.
  • Berman, M.
  • Foraker, R.E.
  • Ferketich, A.K.

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Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods.We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005-2013) and Massachusetts (2004-2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.37, 1.51) to 3.18 (95% CI = 1.11, 5.25) times greater in cities with a tobacco-free pharmacy law than in cities without such a law. Conclusions. Tobacco-free pharmacy laws are associated with a greater reduction in tobacco retailer density over time in California and Massachusetts.

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  • Jin, Y. & Lu, B. & Klein, E.G. & Berman, M. & Foraker, R.E. & Ferketich, A.K., 2016. "Tobacco-free pharmacy laws and trends in tobacco retailer density in California and Massachusetts," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 106(4), pages 679-685.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.303040_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.303040
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