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Impact of cigarette taxes on smoking prevalence from 2001-2015: A report using the Behavioral and Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS)

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  • Michael S Sharbaugh
  • Andrew D Althouse
  • Floyd W Thoma
  • Joon S Lee
  • Vincent M Figueredo
  • Suresh R Mulukutla

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Objectives: To provide an up-to-date analysis on the relationship between excise taxes and the prevalence of cigarette smoking in the United States. Methods: Linear mixed-effects models were used to model the relationship between excise taxes and prevalence of cigarette smoking in each state from 2001 through 2015. Results: From 2001 through 2015, increases in state-level excise taxes were associated with declines in prevalence of cigarette smoking. The effect was strongest in young adults (age 18–24) and weakest in low-income individuals (

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  • Michael S Sharbaugh & Andrew D Althouse & Floyd W Thoma & Joon S Lee & Vincent M Figueredo & Suresh R Mulukutla, 2018. "Impact of cigarette taxes on smoking prevalence from 2001-2015: A report using the Behavioral and Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS)," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(9), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0204416
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204416
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