How the number of cigars in a pack affects smoking behavior
Official title: The Impact of Cigar Pack Quantity on Tobacco Use Behavior
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10893968 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the number of cigars in a pack affects smoking habits, especially in low-income and minority communities, to help create better rules for cigar sales that could lead to healthier choices for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,569 |
| NIH project number | 5K01CA253235-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893968 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who use cigars, particularly from low-income and minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not smoke cigars or are under the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the quantity of cigars in a pack influences tobacco use behaviors among different populations, particularly focusing on low-income and minority groups. The project aims to gather data that can inform regulations by the FDA regarding cigar marketing and distribution. Through advanced statistical analyses and mentorship, the research will explore the relationship between pack size and smoking rates, with an emphasis on health disparities. The findings could help shape policies that reduce cigar use and improve public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective tobacco regulations that reduce cigar use and associated health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on cigarette pack quantities has shown that regulations can effectively reduce smoking rates, suggesting potential success for similar approaches with cigars.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jensen, Jessica King — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Jensen, Jessica King
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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.