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. 2012:2012:145861.
doi: 10.1155/2012/145861. Epub 2012 May 20.

Exploring the next frontier for tobacco control: Nondaily smoking among New York City adults

Rachel Sacks  1 , Micaela H Coady, Ijeoma G Mbamalu, Michael Johns, Susan M Kansagra
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Exploring the next frontier for tobacco control: Nondaily smoking among New York City adults

Rachel Sacks et al. J Environ Public Health. 2012.

Abstract

Objective: Among current smokers, the proportion of Nondaily smokers is increasing. A better understanding of the characteristics and smoking behaviors of Nondaily smokers is needed.

Methods: We analyzed data from the New York City (NYC) Community Health Survey to explore Nondaily smoking among NYC adults. Univariate analyses assessed changes in Nondaily smoking over time (2002-2010) and identified unique characteristics of Nondaily smokers; multivariable logistic regression analysis identified correlates of Nondaily smoking in 2010.

Results: The proportion of smokers who engage in Nondaily smoking significantly increased between 2002 and 2010, from 31% to 36% (P = 0.05). A larger proportion of Nondaily smokers in 2010 were low income and made tax-avoidant cigarette purchases compared to 2002. Smoking behaviors significantly associated with Nondaily smoking in 2010 included smoking more than one hour after waking (AOR = 8.8, 95% CI (5.38-14.27)); buying "loosies" (AOR = 3.5, 95% CI (1.72-7.08)); attempting to quit (AOR = 2.3, 95% CI (1.36-3.96)).

Conclusion: Nondaily smokers have changed over time and have characteristics distinct from daily smokers. Tobacco control efforts should be targeted towards "ready to quit" Nondaily smokers.

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Types of smokers, 2002 versus 2010. Source: Community Health Survey 2002, 2010. Data are age-standardized to the US 2000 Standard Population. Estimated number and proportions are among the total NYC population aged 18 years and older.
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