E-Cigarettes in Baltimore Alcohol Outlets: Geographic and Demographic Correlates of Availability

Fam Community Health. 2018 Oct/Dec;41(4):205-213. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000200.

Abstract

There is limited research on e-cigarette availability despite increased use. E-cigarette availability within Baltimore alcohol outlets was analyzed for disparities among residential neighborhoods. Data were obtained via field surveys of alcohol outlets, and then spatially merged with sociodemographic data; 18.8% of alcohol outlets had any e-cigarette availability. Regression models showed greater odds ratios for e-cigarette availability when cigarettes, cigars, or hookah paraphernalia were sold, and lower odds ratios when alcohol outlets had an on-site consumption license. Outlets with e-cigarette availability were in predominantly lower-income, nonwhite neighborhoods. It is important to assess exposure of another potentially damaging substance among perpetually disadvantaged populations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Baltimore
  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data
  • United States
  • Young Adult