Abstract
Objectives: This study describes state legislators' knowledge, attitudes, and voting intentions with regard to tobacco-related issues. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of state legislators was conducted in North Carolina, Texas, and Vermont in 1994. Results: Most legislators agreed that secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer in nonsmokers, and a majority believed that smokers are addicted to nicotine. More than 75% stated that they would support a measure to enforce laws preventing tobacco sales to youth. A majority of Texas and Vermont legislators supported an increase in the state cigarette excise tax; 43% of North Carolina legislators would support an increase if revenues were directed toward tobacco farmer diversification. Conclusions: State legislators believe tobacco to be addictive, and they support policies to protect youth from tobacco. Support for other legislative measures differs significantly across states.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1197-1200 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American journal of public health |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health