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American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 88, Issue 9 1389-1391, Copyright © 1998 by American Public Health Association

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Reactions of adult and teenaged smokers to the Massachusetts tobacco tax.

L Biener, R H Aseltine, Jr, B Cohen and M Anderka

Center for Survey Research, University of Massachusetts, Boston 02125, USA.

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed smokers' reactions to a 25 cents cigarette tax imposed in Massachusetts. METHODS: A statewide telephone survey of 1783 adult smokers and 216 teenaged smokers was conducted. RESULTS: Among adult smokers, 3.5% reported that they had stopped smoking, owing in part to the price increase; 35% had considered quitting and 19% had attempted to cut the cost of smoking by switching to cheaper brands or cutting down. Among teenagers, 21% had considered quitting and 26% had cut costs. Low-income smokers were more responsive to the price increase than more affluent smokers. CONCLUSIONS: A modest and temporary price increase promoted quitting among adult smokers and reduced cigarette consumption among low-income teenagers.




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