Perceptions of Relative Risk of Snus and Cigarettes Among US Smokers.

• Autores: Lucy Popova, Pamela M. Ling
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 103, Nº. 11, 2013, págs. 21-23
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In a survey of 1836 adult US smokers, when using a direct comparison measure, 22.1% reported snus was less harmful than were cigarettes. When asked indirectly (estimating the health risk of snus and cigarettes in 2 separate questions and comparing the answers to each other), 51.6% rated snus as less risky. The Food and Drug Administration should consider both direct and indirect measures when perceived risk data are presented as evidence for tobacco regulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]