Has the introduction of plain packaging with larger graphic health warnings changed adolescents’ perceptions of cigarette packs and brands?

White, Victoria; Williams, Tahlia; Wakefield, Melanie

doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-052084

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“…Other survey work with adolescents (again not necessarily smokers) has shown shifts over time in pack perceptions, brand image, and beliefs of harmful consequences due to a combined presentation of the GWHs and plain packs 44 45. Our experimental study across three different countries focuses on two key outcomes from GHWs and plain packs—that is, short-term cigarette craving21 and longer-term thoughts of quitting 22.…”

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Effects of plain package branding and graphic health warnings on adolescent smokers in the USA, Spain and France

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Effects of plain package branding and graphic health warnings on adolescent smokers in the USA, Spain and France

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“…A promising strategy is the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging or plain packaging by the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services in 2015. 17 It is suggested that the introduction of mandatory plain packaging for tobacco products would: reduce the attractiveness of tobacco products; 18,19 increase the noticeability of health warnings and messages; 20 and reduce smokers' misperceptions about the harmfulness of tobacco products as pack branding features such as colours are used to convey messages of reduced harm, such as lighter pack colours used to signify 'light' cigarettes. 21 Studies in Australia, the first country to introduce plain packaging in 2012, showed that the introduction of plain packaging of cigarettes coupled with larger graphic health warnings has reduced the appeal of smoking among adolescents and adults.…”

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“…21 Studies in Australia, the first country to introduce plain packaging in 2012, showed that the introduction of plain packaging of cigarettes coupled with larger graphic health warnings has reduced the appeal of smoking among adolescents and adults. 6,19 Plain packaging also contributes to making the image of smoking less positive which has the potential to reduce smoking uptake among adolescents. 22 In addition, harm reduction strategies (e.g.…”

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Projecting the future smoking prevalence in Norway

Gartner

Lund

Barendregt

et al. 2016

Eur J Public Health

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Background: Norway has achieved a noteworthy reduction in smoking prevalence over the past forty years. In 2015, 13% of Norwegians aged 13-74 smoked daily and a further 9% 2 smoked occasionally. One of the objectives of the Norwegian 2013-2016 national strategy for tobacco control is to achieve a reduction in the daily smoking prevalence to less than 10% by 2016. This paper aims to estimate how long it will take for Norway to achieve the 10% smoking prevalence. Methods: A dynamic forecasting model using smoking prevalence data from national survey data on the prevalence of current, former and never smokers in the Norwegian population from 1985 to 2012 was used to estimate future smoking prevalence in the Norwegian population based on a continuation of current patterns in smoking cessation and initiation rates. Results: The result suggests that Norway's smoking prevalence among men and women will continue to decline if current trends of smoking initiation and cessation continue. Our model predicts, based on figures for , that the prevalence of current daily and occasional smoking rates combined among men and women will not fall below the 10% mark until 2029 for men and 2026 for women, if current trends continue. Conclusion: Smoking is likely to remain an important public health issue in Norway for many years. New strategies are needed to accelerate the decline in smoking in Norway.Keywords: smoking cessation, smoking epidemiology, Norway, statistical models 3 IntroductionWith a long history of tobacco control, 1 Norway has achieved a remarkable reduction in smoking prevalence over the past forty years. The percentage of Norwegians who smoke daily has declined from around 43% in 1973 to 13% in 2014. 2 The reduction in smoking prevalence has been most dramatic among men, with rates of daily smoking declining from 51% in 1973 to 14% in 2014, while rates of daily smoking among women has declined from 32% to 13% over the same time period. 3Norway was one of the first countries to endorse a comprehensive tobacco control act that resulted in a significant decline in smoking prevalence. 1 The availability of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product originating in Sweden that is placed under the top lip, on the Norwegian tobacco market might also be of importance for the decline in smoking rates. 23The Norwegian 2013-2016 national strategy for tobacco control includes increasing tobacco taxation, enforcing comprehensive advertising bans, placing graphic health warnings on tobacco packs, and restricting smoking in public areas and workplaces. 3,4 Norway is also currently considering introducing plain packaging legislation; a measure previously introduced in Australia in 2012 and due to be introduced in France, UK and Ireland in 2016, which ensures that all tobacco products are sold in standardised packs without company logos or colours. 5 This strategy therefore aims to minimize smoking uptake by making tobacco products less appealing to young non-smokers and to make health warnings on packs more noticeable to cu...

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“…8−10 Australian regulatory changes that increased the size of graphic health warnings and introduced plain packaging are reducing cigarette pack appeal among adolescents 11 , and recent regulatory changes further restricting tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship at the point of sale have also helped to reduce smoking among Australian adolescents.…”

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Factors influencing reductions in smoking among Australian adolescents

Dessaix¹,

Maag²,

McKenzie³

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Public Health Research & Prac

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A continued increase in the proportion of adolescents who never smoke, as well as an understanding of factors that influence reductions in smoking among this susceptible population, is crucial. The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control provides an appropriate structure to briefly examine Australian and New South Wales policies and programs that are influencing reductions in smoking among adolescents in Australia.This paper provides an overview of price and recent tax measures to reduce the demand for tobacco, the evolution of smoke-free environment policies, changes to tobacco labelling and packaging, public education campaigns, and restrictions to curb tobacco advertising. It also discusses supplyreduction measures that limit adolescents' access to tobacco products. Consideration is given to emerging priorities to achieve continued declines in smoking by Australian adolescents.

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Has the introduction of plain packaging with larger graphic health warnings changed adolescents’ perceptions of cigarette packs and brands?

Cited by 68 publications

References 22 publications

Effects of plain package branding and graphic health warnings on adolescent smokers in the USA, Spain and France

Effects of plain package branding and graphic health warnings on adolescent smokers in the USA, Spain and France

Projecting the future smoking prevalence in Norway

Factors influencing reductions in smoking among Australian adolescents

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