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Understanding & redressing high smoking prevalence in low socio-economic populations

Lead researcher

Michelle Scollo, Melanie Wakefield, Simon Chapman

Years funded
2008 to present

This project is examining trends in smoking among higher and lower socio-economic groups in Australia, reviewing the impact of tobacco control strategies on smoking in these groups and proposing policy and program strategies for reducing smoking in the lowest socio-economic groups.

Contact:  crbc@cancervic.org.au

Publications:  Understanding and redressing high smoking prevalence in low socio-economic populations

Funding Body

University of Sydney PhD Scholarship