Effects of tobacco taxation and pricing on smoking behavior in high risk populations: a knowledge synthesis.

Tobacco taxation is an essential component of a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. However, to fully realize the benefits it is vital to understand the impact of increased taxes among high-risk subpopulations. Are they influenced to the same extent as the general population? Do they need additional measures to influence smoking behavior? The objectives of this study were to synthesize the evidence regarding differential effects of taxation and price on smoking in: youth, young adults, persons of low socio-economic status, with dual diagnoses, heavy/long-term smokers, and Aboriginal people.

Knowledge synthesis of smoking cessation among employed and unemployed young adults.

Objectives: We synthesized evidence regarding effective strategies for smoking cessation among employed or unemployed young adults aged 18 to 24 years.

Methods: For this knowledge synthesis, we used (1) a systematic review of the scientific literature, (2) a Delphi panel of experts, and (3) 6 focus groups of employed and unemployed young adult smokers.

Results: Of 51 related studies, only 4 included employed and unemployed young adults in their samples (as opposed to students), and none focused solely on them.