Tobacco products are highly addictive, and consuming tobacco contributes to many diseases. Global evidence show that nicotine dependence symptoms can manifest soon after onset in some adolescents, often well before daily or even increasing cigarette excise taxes that increase cigarette prices reduces the initiation of daily smoking in Mexico. The largest reduction in daily smoking...

Nondaily smoking has been on the rise, especially in Mexico. While Mexico has strengthened its tobacco control policies, their effects on nondaily smokers have gone largely unexamined. We developed a simulation model to estimate the impact of tobacco control policies on daily and nondaily smoking in Mexico.

This country brief presents an overview of current tobacco control legislation, use, and taxation policy in Mexico. Data and information were collected from different sources. The brief is intended to serve as the context for complimentary assessments on different aspects of tobacco taxation in the country to be shared with government teams and other national...

Analizar el consumo de tabaco, la exposición al humo de segunda mano y las estrategias de control implementadas en México con base en la información de la Encuesta Nacional de Consumo de Drogas, Alcohol y Tabaco (ENCODAT) 2016.