A pack a day for 20 years: smoking and cigarette pack sizes

This study focuses on the determinants of cigarette consumption. Inparticular, the impact of cigarette pack sizes on the typical dailyconsumption of smokers is investigated. Results are presented from anew multi-modal count data model which allows for ‘pack-effects’ in dailyconsumption levels. Our r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Farrell, L., Fry, T., Harris, Mark
Format: Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/35050
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Summary:This study focuses on the determinants of cigarette consumption. Inparticular, the impact of cigarette pack sizes on the typical dailyconsumption of smokers is investigated. Results are presented from anew multi-modal count data model which allows for ‘pack-effects’ in dailyconsumption levels. Our results suggest that smokers regulate theirconsumption in accordance with the variety of pack sizes that are availableto them.