Abstract
Objective: To examine associations between menthol cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence, quit attempts, and physical and mental health. Methods: Data were drawn from the 2007 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and a follow-up survey among current smokers (N = 3396). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results: In multivariate analyses, menthol cigarette smoking was associated with women, African American and Hispanic race/ethnicity, and greater mental distress. Conclusions: Women, racial/ethnic minorities, and individuals reporting a greater frequency of mental distress are more likely to smoke menthol versus nonmenthol cigarettes. Implications for public health policy and cessation interventions are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-14 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
Keywords
- African American
- Cigarette
- Mental health
- Menthol
- Physical health
- Smoking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health(social science)
- Social Psychology