The density of tobacco retailers and its association with attitudes toward smoking, exposure to point-of-sale tobacco advertising, cigarette purchasing, and smoking among New York youth

► We examine the impact of tobacco retailer density on multiple youth smoking outcomes. ► We use the 2000-2008 New York Youth Tobacco Surveys. ► High retailer density will increase positive attitudes toward smoking. ► High retailer density will increase youth exposure to tobacco advertising. ► Enforcement of youth access laws will reduce youth purchasing cigarettes in stores.