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Article: Minors' access to cigarette vending machines - Texas.
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- September 2, 1994
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The sale of tobacco products to persons aged
In September 1993, the health department obtained a list of business establishments with cigarette vending machines owned by the largest cigarette vending company in the Arlington area. A total of 116 establishments were identified in the study area; 59 (51%) machines were in establishments considered easily accessible to minors (i.e., restaurants, gas stations, motel lobbies, food stores, and recreational facilities). Data were collected for 42 of the 59 sites.
Four investigative teams consisted of one adult paired with one minor (aged 15-17 years). One purchase attempt was made at each of the 42 establishments. During each ...