Table 1

Sale of snus to young adults who may appear to be <18 years old (n = 58)*

n

%

Researcher purchased snus

Yes

56

97%

No

2

3%

Retailer asked to see identification

Yes

52

90%

No

6

10%

Researcher received snus brochure

Yes, without requesting it

28

48%

Yes, but had to request it

11

19%

Brochures were placed so customers could take them

1

2%

No

18

31%

* Excludes the two stores where tobacco company representatives were present. Snus was purchased in one of these stores.

Heavner et al. Harm Reduction Journal 2010 7:18   doi:10.1186/1477-7517-7-18