Abstract
Knowledge of current public opinion is important as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applies the best scientific evidence available to tobacco product regulation. Based on a nationally representative survey of the US adult population, we report 43% support for banning of cigarettes, 65% for reducing nicotine, and 77% for reducing nicotine if such an action could cause fewer children to become addicted to cigarettes. The FDA should consider protecting children by removing all but non-addictive cigarettes from the marketplace.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Attitude to Health*
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Black or African American / statistics & numerical data
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Government Regulation*
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Health Surveys
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Hispanic or Latino / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Legislation, Drug*
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Nicotine*
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Public Opinion
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Smoking / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Smoking Prevention
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Tobacco Industry / legislation & jurisprudence*
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United States
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United States Food and Drug Administration / legislation & jurisprudence
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White People / statistics & numerical data
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Young Adult