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African Americans' Attitudes Toward Cigarette Excise Taxes

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  • King, G.
  • Mallett, R.K.
  • Kozlowski, L.T.
  • Bendel, R.B.

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Objectives. This study examined African Americans' opinions regarding cigarette excise taxes and other tobacco control issues. Methods. A stratified cluster sample of US congressional districts represented by African Americans was selected. African Americans from 10 districts were interviewed. Results. Forty-seven percent of respondents stated that taxes on tobacco products should be increased, whereas about 30% believed that they should be reduced. Almost 75% disagreed that raising taxes on tobacco products is unfair to African Americans, and 57.9% reported that they would not be opposed to increasing taxes on cigarettes even if low-income smokers would be hit the hardest. Conclusions. The present results indicate substantial support for cigarette excise taxes among African Americans.

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  • King, G. & Mallett, R.K. & Kozlowski, L.T. & Bendel, R.B., 2003. "African Americans' Attitudes Toward Cigarette Excise Taxes," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(5), pages 828-834.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:5:828-834_7
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    1. Hanewinkel, Reiner & Isensee, Barbara, 2008. "Opinion on tobacco tax increase: Factors associated with individuals' support in Germany," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 86(2-3), pages 234-238, May.

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