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How effective are national tobacco prevention and cessation campaigns in reaching youth? Population assessment of tobacco and health, Wave 7 insights

Traci Hong
Traci Hong
Published on April 8, 2026
Topics:
  • Social Media
  • Tobacco
  • Youth

The study concludes that while national tobacco prevention and cessation campaigns are effectively reaching youth at high risk for tobacco use, significant gaps remain. The findings suggest that younger, Hispanic, and lower-socioeconomic status youth remain under-reached, highlighting a critical need for more equitable public health communication strategies to ensure these disproportionately impacted groups are not left behind.

Publication: Addictive Behaviors

Co-authors: Rime Jebi (SPH), Lynsie Ranker (SPH), Jessica Fetterman (MED), Huai-yu Chen, Jennifer Ross (SPH)

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