SimSmoke simulation models by educational status: past and future US trends and the potential role of policy
We found major differences in the initial levels and rates of decline in smoking prevalence by education, leading to widening health inequities. Further study is warranted on education-related policy impacts and the relationship of electronic nicotine delivery systems and other non-cigarette product use to cigarette use.
Authors
- David T. Levy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5280-3612)
- Yameng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5851-8652)
- Nancy L. Fleischer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4371-9133)
- Rafael Meza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1076-5037)
- James Buszkiewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7919-7103)
- Zhe Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3656-8840)
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Georgetown University (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tobacco Control
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/tc-2025-059371
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Cancer Institute