Tiltak for å kontrollere bruken av røyk i befolkningen og disse tiltakenes effekt på sosial ulikhet i røykevaner: Systematisk oversikt

Population tobacco control interventions and their effects on social inequalities in smoking: systematic review

Authors
Thomas, S. Fayter, D. Misso, K. Ogilvie, D. Petticrew, M. Sowden, A. Whitehead, M. Worthy, G.
Year
2008
Journal
Tobacco Control
Volume
17
Pages
8
Objective: To assess the effects of population tobacco control interventions on social inequalities in smoking. Data sources: Medical, nursing, psychological, social science and grey literature databases, bibliographies, hand-searches and contact with authors. Study selection: Studies were included (n = 84) if they reported the effects of any population-level tobacco control intervention on smoking behaviour or attitudes in individuals or groups with different demographic or socioeconomic characteristics. Data extraction: Data extraction and quality assessment for each study were conducted by one reviewer and checked by a second. Data synthesis: Data were synthesised using graphical ("harvest plot'') and narrative methods. No strong evidence of differential effects was found for smoking restrictions in workplaces and public places, although those in higher occupational groups may be more likely to change their attitudes or behaviour. Smoking restrictions in schools may be more effective in girls. Restrictions on sales to minors may be more effective in girls and younger children. Increasing the price of tobacco products may be more effective in reducing smoking among lower-income adults and those in manual occupations, although there was also some evidence to suggest that adults with higher levels of education may be more price-sensitive. Young people aged under 25 are also affected by price increases, with some evidence that boys and non-white young people may be more sensitive to price. Conclusions: Population-level tobacco control interventions have the potential to benefit more disadvantaged groups and thereby contribute to reducing health inequalities.

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Type of intervention

Preventive- and Promotive Health Interventions

Topic

Drugs and Gambling

Tobacco

Intervention

Public Health Interventions

Age group

Adolescents (13-18 years)

Age not specified

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