Qualitative exploration of public and smoker understanding of, and reactions to, an endgame solution to the tobacco epidemic

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Qualitative exploration of public and smoker understanding of, and reactions to, an endgame solution to the tobacco epidemic

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Abstract Background There is increasing interest in ending the tobacco epidemic and in applying ‘endgame’ solutions to achieve that goal at national levels. We explored the understanding of, and reactions to, a tobacco-free vision and an endgame approach to tobacco control among New Zealand smokers and non-smokers. Methods We recruited participants in four focus groups held in June 2009: Māori (indigenous people) smokers (n=7); non-Māori smokers (n=6); Māori non-smokers (n=7); and non-Māori n...

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2012-09-01

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Edwards Richard / Peace Jo / Russell Marie / Gifford Heather / Thomson George / Wilson Nick

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BMC Public Health

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/782

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Public aspects of medicine

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