The dual impact of tobacco spending: crowding out essentials and crowding in addictive behaviors

Abstract Tobacco use, a major preventable risk factor for premature death and morbidity, profoundly shapes individual and household decision-making. Tobacco spending in lower-income economies exacerbates economic strain of the households. To accommodate tobacco costs, many households are forced to r...

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Main Authors: Elvina Merkaj, Drini Imami, Jeffrey Drope
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08648-1
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