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Tobacco Control

Tobacco Control is an international peer-reviewed journal covering the nature and consequences of tobacco use worldwide, including tobacco's effects on population health, the economy, the environment, and society; efforts to prevent and control the global tobacco epidemic through population-level education and policy changes; the ethical dimensions of tobacco control policies; and the activities of the tobacco industry and its allies.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health, Substance Abuse
Impact Factor 4.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0964-4563
eISSN 1468-3318
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Full APC waiver for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries; other discount requests are considered case by case.

Submission Instructions

Tobacco Control accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is required, and Original Research manuscripts over 3500 words should include a justification in the cover letter. The cover letter must briefly explain why the manuscript should be a priority for publication, and for manuscripts over 3500 words it must provide a justification for the length.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Original Research articles should generally be a maximum of 3500 words excluding tables, references, abstract and 'What this paper adds', and articles longer than 5000 words will not be considered. The manuscript should be ordered as abstract, main text under appropriate headings and subheadings, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and references. Original Research articles must include a key messages section after the abstract with the headings 'What is already known on this topic', 'What this study adds', and 'How this study might affect research, practice or policy', written in no more than 3–5 sentences, and authors should use MeSH descriptors as keywords.
References References must use a slightly modified Vancouver referencing style. References must be numbered sequentially in the text and reference list, list the first three authors followed by 'et al' if applicable, and include the article title and DOI or PubMed ID.
Figures & Tables Original Research articles may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files with legends provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A brief cover letter should highlight the key reasons the manuscript should be a priority for publication. The cover letter should explain any lack of local ethics approval and/or local researcher or author involvement when applicable.
Abstract A Systematic Review must include an abstract. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objective, Data sources, Study selection, Data extraction, Data synthesis, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Systematic Review articles are generally 5000 words or less, excluding tables, figures and references. The manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, main text under appropriate headings and subheadings, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and references. Systematic Review articles should include key messages after the abstract under the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy, in no more than 3–5 sentences.
References References must use a slightly modified version of Vancouver referencing style. References must be cited in numerical order in the main text, with the first three authors listed in the reference list followed by et al if applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Short Report

Cover Letter Cover letter should briefly explain the key reasons the manuscript should be a priority for publication.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript should be presented in the order of abstract, main text under appropriate headings and subheadings, tables, acknowledgments and required statements, and references. Manuscript must include a section entitled 'What this paper adds' and should use MeSH descriptors as keywords.
References References must use a slightly modified Vancouver style. References must be cited in numerical order in the main text and list the first three authors followed by 'et al' if applicable.
Figures & Tables Short Reports may include one table or figure. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files.
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Letter (Original Research)

Cover Letter A brief cover letter should highlight the key reasons the manuscript should be a priority for publication.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter (Original Research) submissions must not exceed 750 words. Letter (Original Research) submissions must have a title and include brief methods, results, and discussion sections.
References Letter (Original Research) submissions may include a maximum of 10 references. References must use a slightly modified Vancouver style. References must be numbered sequentially in the text and reference list, with the first three authors listed before using 'et al' for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Letter (Original Research) submissions may include one table or figure. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. The table or figure should not duplicate information given in the text of the article.
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Recent Publications

Worldwide news and comment

Ruth Canty

10.1136/tc-2026-060336
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Transfer of synthetic cooling agents and menthol to the smoke in combustible cigarettes: implications for tobacco regulation

Ayomipo Adeniji, Samir Atai, Sairam V Jabba, Brandon J Henderson, Theodore L Wagener, Marielle C Brinkman, Alayna P Tackett, Ahmad El-Hellani

10.1136/tc-2025-060019
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‘Here is my stack’: complementary promotion of nicotine and ‘productivity’ pouches on social media

Mateusz Borowiecki, Chandler C Carter, Shyanika W Rose, Sherry L Emery, Ganna Kostygina

10.1136/tc-2026-060133
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Association between household type and false reporting of smoking among South Korean adults

Ji Yeon Kim, Jae Hyeok Lim, Kui Son Choi, Min Jin Ha, Eun-Cheol Park

10.1136/tc-2025-059909
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Beyond taxation: how price discount restrictions influence cigarette price competition in Indonesia

Bagus Wahyu Prasetyo, Vid Adrison, Chaikal Nuryakin, Muhammad Halley Yudhistira

10.1136/tc-2025-059946
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision with review: 75 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A brief cover letter is requested to explain why the manuscript should be a priority for publication. A cover letter should also justify manuscripts over 3500 words, explain requests for fast tracking, and explain any lack of local ethics approval or local researcher involvement for relevant international studies.

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What are the publication costs?

BMJ Group journals include both fully open access and hybrid publication models. Full APC waivers are available for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries, and other discount requests may be considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Air Quality and Health Impacts Behavioral Health and Interventions Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Health disparities and outcomes Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare Science, Research, and Medicine Global Health Care Issues Human auditory perception and evaluation School Health and Nursing Education Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Public Health Policies and Education Diverse Specialized Academic Research Safety Warnings and Signage Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing Media Influence and Health Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Workplace Health and Well-being

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