In China, tobacco sales are prohibited near schools, although a distance is not specified in the national law. Tobacco advertising at the point of sale is banned.
Adolescents are uniquely vulnerable to nicotine addiction, and rates of youth tobacco use in China remain high. Although China implemented a ban on tobacco advertising in public places, Chinese youth remain exposed to tobacco marketing.
This study explored the nature and extent of tobacco advertising and promotions at POS near 904 junior, senior and vocational high schools in rural and urban areas of 10 cities across China.
