How state rules limit local tobacco control and affect disparities
Official title: Effects of State Preemption of Local Tobacco Control Legislation on Disparities in Tobacco Use, Exposure and Retail
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11305311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how state preemption of local tobacco rules affects who uses tobacco and who is exposed to tobacco, with the goal of reducing disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $481,480 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA275066-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11305311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older in various communities, especially groups disproportionately affected by tobacco use and SHSe.
✕Less likely to help
The study analyzes policy impacts at a population level and does not involve direct experimental treatments for individuals.
What this research studies
The project uses national data to compare how different states’ preemption of local tobacco policies influences smoking rates, secondhand exposure, and tobacco retail patterns over time. It aims to look at variations across the big five evidence-based practices (indoor restrictions, SHSe reduction, advertising limits, youth access, and taxation) and how these effects differ by race, income, and rurality. By analyzing trends across diverse populations, the study seeks to identify where local protections are strongest or weakest and what policies may narrow disparities. The findings could guide policymakers and public health teams to implement changes that protect all communities from tobacco-related harms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could inform more equitable tobacco-control strategies and help reduce smoking and exposure disparities across communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed that local tobacco policies can influence use and exposure, but this study will provide broader national and socio-demographic insights.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Y. Tony — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Yang, Y. Tony
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.