The impact of oral health disparities on smoking prevalence

Authors

Pedro H. Carneiro, University of the PacificFollow
Alice Zhang, University of the PacificFollow
William Zhao, University of the PacificFollow
David M. Ojcius, University of the PacificFollow
Ladan Daly, University of the PacificFollow
Cássio Luiz C. Almeida-da-Silva, University of the PacificFollow

ORCiD

David Ojcius: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1461-4495

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Frontiers in Public Health

ISSN

2296-2565

Volume

13

Issue

1

DOI

10.3389/fpubh.2025.1667261

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Publication Date

9-23-2025

Abstract

Smoking increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, lung infections, and diabetes, and causes oral health problems. The prevalence of smoking is significantly influenced by intersecting factors such as socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic marginalization, and differing cultural practices. Importantly, minority groups experience earlier tobacco exposure and reduced access to education and cessation programs. A comprehensive analysis of individual characteristics is essential for predicting and effectively addressing tobacco-related oral and systemic health disparities. Education and prevention initiatives are key to decreasing the prevalence of smoking in populations affected by structural inequities.

Recommended Citation

Carneiro, P. H., Zhang, A., Zhao, W., Ojcius, D. M., Daly, L., & Almeida-da-Silva, C. C. (2025). The impact of oral health disparities on smoking prevalence. Frontiers in Public Health, 13(1), 1–7. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1667261
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/dugoni-facarticles/885