Transitions from cigarette smoking by geolocation among US adults: Results from waves 1-6 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study 2013-2021.
A US study tracking smokers from 2013-2021 found that adults in rural and town areas were significantly more likely to continue smoking cigarettes exclusively compared to urban residents, who were more likely to quit tobacco entirely. The findings suggest that geographic location influences smoking cessation patterns, with rural populations facing greater challenges in quitting.
Relevance to India: None stated.