Nicotine - Stigma: Difference between revisions
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=='''Studies, Papers, Reports - Employment and/or Insurance'''== | =='''Studies, Papers, Reports - Employment and/or Insurance'''== | ||
===2023: [https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/03/14/youngkin-says-he-will-sign-legislation-ending-higher-insurance-premiums-for-tobacco-users/ Youngkin says he will sign legislation ending higher insurance premiums for tobacco users ]=== | |||
*“Tobacco users tend to have lower incomes, which is often a barrier to coverage,” Barber said. “Charging them more to access the care they need … is harmful and inequitable. The VPHA is cautiously optimistic that this barrier will go away, and people will be able to afford quality coverage and get the care they need for their tobacco use and beyond.” | |||
===2018: [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-40480-001 A qualitative review of tobacco research related to public and structural stigma.]=== | ===2018: [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-40480-001 A qualitative review of tobacco research related to public and structural stigma.]=== | ||
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*Structural forms of discrimination perpetrated against smokers and former smokers (e.g., company policies against hiring smokers) are also related to smoker-related stigma. | *Structural forms of discrimination perpetrated against smokers and former smokers (e.g., company policies against hiring smokers) are also related to smoker-related stigma. | ||
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=='''Articles, Websites, Blogs - Employment and/or Insurance'''== | =='''Articles, Websites, Blogs - Employment and/or Insurance'''== | ||