The 2009 US Federal Cigarette Tax Increase and Quitline Utilization in 16 States
Background. On April 1, 2009, the federal cigarette excise tax increased from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack. Methods. This study describes call volumes to 16 state quitlines, characteristics of callers and cessation outcomes before and after the tax. Results. Calls to the quitlines increased by 23.5% i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Environmental and Public Health |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/314740 |