Analysis reveals TikTok influences tobacco policy discussions and promotes circumventive behaviors online, highlighting regulatory gaps.
Although videos aimed at policy discussions and political mobilization are noteworthy, those promoting circumvention strategies were viewed more often. TikTok's role for underregulated marketing and sales of tobacco products and accessories is a pressing tobacco regulatory issue.
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