Smoking-induced deprivation and subsequent smoking cessation among adults who smoke in four high-income countries: Trends, correlates and longitudinal associations, 2016-2024.
Between 2016 and 2024, the share of smokers in wealthy nations who couldn't afford household essentials because of cigarette spending grew substantially, particularly in Australia. People experiencing this financial squeeze were more likely to attempt quitting but less likely to succeed, and younger, lower-income smokers faced the highest risk.
Relevance to India: None stated.