Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 15, 2025
10:44
Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System
Published on: May 24, 2017
11.6K
Parents' Cigarette Purchases During COVID-19: Evidence From NielsenIQ Consumer Panel Data
Lauren E Jones1, Nahae Kang2, Tansel Yilmazer2
1John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 17, 2025
Summary
During COVID-19, smoking households increased cigarette purchases, with Black parents who smoked nearly doubling their weekly buys. This raises concerns about secondhand smoke exposure for Black children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background:
- National cigarette sales rose 14% during early COVID-19.
- Unclear which households increased cigarette purchases.
- Study investigates household cigarette buying changes during the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify household cigarette purchasing patterns during COVID-19.
- Examine the influence of parental status on these changes.
- Analyze racial and ethnic differences in purchasing behavior.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 2019-2020 NielsenIQ consumer panel data.
- Employed a US household cohort study design.
- Fixed-effects regressions analyzed changes in cigarette purchasing before and after the pandemic onset.
Main Results:
- Average household cigarette purchasing probability did not change.
- Hispanic parents decreased cigarette purchases by 10%.
- Average smoking households bought 11 more cigarettes weekly; Black parents bought 25 more.
Conclusions:
- Minimal new smoking uptake occurred during COVID-19.
- Existing smoking households increased weekly cigarette purchases.
- Black parents nearly doubled weekly cigarette buys, increasing child secondhand smoke exposure risk and potentially widening racial health disparities.
More Related Videos
06:39Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements
Published on: August 28, 2017
14.4K
15:00Setup of Consumer Wearable Devices for Exposure and Health Monitoring in Population Studies
Published on: February 3, 2023
2.6K
Related Concept Videos
01:29Stimulants
324
Stimulants are substances that enhance neural activity and elevate dopamine levels in the brain, leading to their highly addictive nature. These drugs include cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA, caffeine, and nicotine, each with distinct mechanisms of action and varied health implications.
Cocaine can be administered via snorting, injection, or smoking. It primarily functions by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, resulting in a euphoric high characterized by an intense sensation of happiness and...
Cocaine can be administered via snorting, injection, or smoking. It primarily functions by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, resulting in a euphoric high characterized by an intense sensation of happiness and...
324
01:25Statistical Methods for Analyzing Epidemiological Data
540
Epidemiological data primarily involves information on specific populations' occurrence, distribution, and determinants of health and diseases. This data is crucial for understanding disease patterns and impacts, aiding public health decision-making and disease prevention strategies. The analysis of epidemiological data employs various statistical methods to interpret health-related data effectively. Here are some commonly used methods:
540
01:11Observational Studies
9.1K
Observational studies are a type of analytical study where researchers observe events without any interventions. In other words, the researcher does not influence the response variable or the experiment's outcome.
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
9.1K
02:20Longitudinal Research
12.5K
Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...
12.5K
01:50Cross-Sectional Research
11.9K
In cross-sectional research, a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time. If they were interested in people's dietary habits, the researcher might directly compare different groups of people by age. Instead of following a group of people for 20 years to see how their dietary habits changed from decade to decade, the researcher would study a group of 20-year-old individuals and compare them to a group of 30-year-old individuals and a group of 40-year-old...
11.9K
01:26Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV
63
Stress often leads to unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive drinking, and overeating, which offer short-term relief but ultimately increase long-term health risks. These behaviors create a cycle that temporarily lowers stress levels but can result in severe long-term health consequences. Breaking these habits is essential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall well-being. Three primary changes that support better health include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake,...
63