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    The Hazards of Starting and Quitting Smoking: Some Australian Evidence

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    Authors
    Kidd, M.
    Hopkins, Sandra
    Date
    2004
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kidd, Michael and Hopkins, Sandra. 2004. The Hazards of Starting and Quitting Smoking: Some Australian Evidence. Economic Record. 80 (249): pp. 177-192.
    Source Title
    Economic Record
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1475-4932.2004.00171.x
    ISSN
    00130249
    Faculty
    Curtin Business School
    School of Economics and Finance
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    This article is reproduced here with the permission of the Economic Society of Australia. For further information about submitting articles to our journals and membership, please visit our website www.ecosoc.org.au.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28164
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The empirical analysis employs individual level data from the Australian Health Survey combined with retrospective data on tobacco price matched to the age at which the individual started and quit smoking. Split-population hazard models are estimated for both starting and quitting smoking. The analysis suggests price plays a significant role in the decision to start smoking but not in the decision to quit. Further sensitivity analysis of different age groups and an alternative data source, questions the robustness of the significant role of price in the smoking initiation decision. From a policy perspective, the results indicate that increases in tobacco taxation can be an important instrument in reducing the incidence of smoking, but should be combined with other mechanisms such as mandating smoke-free environments and antismoking education. Our results strongly support the targeting of antismoking campaigns towards teenagers.

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