Differential price‐responsiveness of smoking behaviors among non‐Hispanic African Americans and non‐Hispanic whites in the United States

Background and aims Non-Hispanic African Americans (African Americans) smoke fewer cigarettes per day (CPD) are more likely to be non-daily smokers than non-Hispanic whites (whites). Little is known about how changes in cigarette prices might contribute these differences. This study aimed measure the price-responsiveness of smoking participation, among current intensity daily or for compare estimates with those whites. Design Analysis data from 2009–14 National Adult Tobacco Surveys price Tax Burden on report. Setting United States. Participants A total 19 232 American 197 939 white adults aged 18+. Measurements We used a three-part econometric model demand estimate versus intensity. The controlled secular variation, state-level anti-smoking sentiment smoke-free air laws socio-demographics. Findings In 2009–14, 20.2% 17.7% identified as smokers; 70.2% 81.4% smoked daily. elasticity participation was significant at −0.16 [95% confidence interval (CI) = –0.23, –0.09], indicating that 10% increase would reduce by 1.6%, but not statistically Americans, this racial/ethnic differential responsiveness significant. −0.29 (95% CI −0.42, –0.16), smokers, were either group. Conclusion States, increases may have stronger effects decreasing smokers’ consumption