The 2009 US federal cigarette tax increase and quitline utilization in 16 states.

摘要: Background. On April 1, 2009, the federal cigarette excise tax increased from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack. Methods. This study describes call volumes 16 state quitlines, characteristics of callers and cessation outcomes before after tax. Results. Calls quitlines by 23.5% in 2009 more whites, smokers ≥ 25 years age, shorter duration, those with less education, who live called (versus before) Quit rates at 7 months did not differ versus Conclusions. Descriptive analyses revealed that on cigarettes was associated calls but multivariate no difference quit rates. However, same rate indicates an increase total number successful quitters. If revenue obtained taxation is put into treatment, then it likely future taxes would have even greater effect.