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. 2012:2012:493109.
doi: 10.1155/2012/493109. Epub 2012 Apr 2.

Concurrent use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in Minnesota

Raymond G Boyle  1 , Ann W St Claire, Ann M Kinney, Joanne D'Silva, Charles Carusi
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Concurrent use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in Minnesota

Raymond G Boyle et al. J Environ Public Health. 2012.

Abstract

Cigarette smokers are being encouraged to use smokeless tobacco (SLT) in locations where smoking is banned. We examined state-wide data from Minnesota to measure changes over time in the use of SLT and concurrent use of cigarettes and SLT. The Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey was conducted four times between 1999 and 2010 and has provided state-wide estimates of cigarette smoking, SLT use and concurrent use of SLT by smokers. The prevalence of SLT was essentially unchanged through 2007, then increased significantly between 2007 and 2010 (3.1% versus 4.3%, P < 0.05). Similarly, the prevalence of cigarette smokers who reported using SLT was stable then increased between 2007 and 2010 (4.4% versus 9.6%, P < 0.05). The finding of higher SLT use by smokers could indicate that smokers in Minnesota are in an experimental phase of testing alternative products as they adjust to recent public policies restricting smoking in public places. The findings are suggestive that some Minnesota smokers are switching to concurrent use of cigarettes and SLT. Future surveillance reports will be necessary to confirm the results.

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Use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in Minnesota, 1999–2010. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco was significantly greater (P < 0.05) in 2010 versus 2007. The prevalence of smokers using smokeless tobacco was significantly greater (P < 0.05) in 2010 versus 2007.
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