Impact of state laws on local tobacco control efforts
Effects of State Preemption of Local Tobacco Control Legislation on Disparities in Tobacco Use, Exposure and Retail
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11065466
This study looks at how state laws that restrict local efforts to control tobacco use affect smoking rates and secondhand smoke exposure, especially for different groups of people, including minorities and those with lower incomes, to help improve public health policies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11065466 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how state laws that limit local tobacco control measures affect tobacco use and exposure among different populations. It aims to analyze the effects of these laws over time and across various states, focusing on key outcomes such as tobacco use rates and secondhand smoke exposure. The study will also explore how these laws disproportionately impact certain groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and those with lower socioeconomic status. By gathering and analyzing data, the research seeks to provide insights that can inform better public health policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals under 21 years old, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or communities with high tobacco use rates.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use tobacco or are not affected by tobacco-related health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective tobacco control policies that reduce tobacco use and health disparities among vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that state preemption can negatively impact tobacco control efforts, suggesting that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YANG, Y. TONY — GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: YANG, Y. TONY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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