Alcohol and tobacco consumption: What is the role of economic security?

Abstract

Aims: To better understand the longstanding inequalities concerning alcohol and tobacco use, we aimed to quantify the effect of household economic security on alcohol and tobacco consumption and expenditure. Design: Longitudinal analysis using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey (2001–2018). Setting: Australia. Participants: A nationally representative cohort of 24 134 adults aged 25–64 years (187 378 observations). Measurements: Tobacco and alcohol use (Yes/No), frequency of use of each per week, household expenditure on each per week, household weekly income (Consumer Price Index [CPI]-adjusted), employment security (based on conditions of employment) an..