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Smokeless tobacco use in Australia
Coral E Gartner1, Wayne D Hall
1School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia. c.gartner@sph.uq.edu.au
Drug and Alcohol Review
|April 5, 2011
Summary
Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use in Australia is uncommon, with high costs and import difficulties limiting its potential for tobacco harm reduction. Easier access to less harmful SLT varieties could benefit Australian smokers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Tobacco Control
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Limited research exists on smokeless tobacco (SLT) use in Australia.
- Understanding SLT prevalence is crucial for public health strategies and harm reduction initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use in Australia.
- To assess the potential of SLT for harm reduction among Australian smokers and current SLT users.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of national drug use survey data.
- Survey of 108 Australian SLT users regarding their consumption patterns and smoking habits.
Main Results:
- Low prevalence of SLT use (0.57%) in Australia, potentially due to import challenges.
- Highest prevalence among males aged 18-29 who were current weekly smokers.
- US-style oral snuffs were most popular; cost (AU$21.30/can) and delays hinder access.
Conclusions:
- High cost and poor accessibility impede SLT's role in tobacco harm reduction in Australia.
- Allowing regulated sales of low-nitrosamine SLT could reduce harm and offer an alternative to cigarettes.
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