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J Chong¹, M Ingram, D J Mcclelland

¹Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85716, USA. jchong@u.arizona.edu

Journal of Substance Abuse

|October 12, 2000

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Working in a smoking environment did not increase smoking rates among casino employees. However, the amount of smoking significantly decreased, especially among younger employees.

Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Occupational Health
Tobacco Control Research

Background:

Workplace environments can influence employee health behaviors.
Casino employees are often exposed to smoking environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if working in a smoking environment affects smoking behavior.
To assess changes in smoking prevalence and amount among casino employees.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to casino employees between September and November 1997.
Standardized tobacco use questions ensured comparability with national trends.
Data from 587 returned surveys (77% response rate) were analyzed.

Main Results:

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The proportion of smokers did not significantly change due to the work environment.

The amount of smoking significantly decreased among employees (one-sample t-test).

Younger smokers tended to increase consumption, while older smokers decreased it.

Conclusions:

Working in a smoking environment may lead to a decrease in smoking behavior.
Further research into smoking aversion strategies in occupational settings is warranted.