Change in slopes of linear regression lines comparing rates of change in menthol and non-menthol smoking prevalence, by time period*
Slopes | Difference in slopes | p Value for different slopes | |||
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Age | Menthol | Non-menthol | (Non-menthol—menthol) | ||
12–17 | 2004–2010 | −0.04 | −0.46 | −0.42 | <0.01 |
12–17 | 2010–2014 | −0.46 | −0.33 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
18–25 | 2004–2010 | 0.47 | −1.48 | −1.94 | <0.01 |
18–25 | 2010–2014 | −0.23 | −1.01 | −0.79 | <0.01 |
26+ | 2004–2010 | 0.04 | −0.33 | −0.37 | <0.01 |
26+ | 2010–2014 | 0.11 | −0.50 | −0.61 | <0.01 |
*Slopes measure the percentage point change in prevalence per year. Bolded p values indicate statistically significant difference between menthol and non-menthol cigarette smoking during the time period noted (p<0.05).