In the medium-cost scenario, the Regulations would result in a present value cost of $452 million (2019 dollars) over the period of 2021 to 2050 (assuming a 7% discount rate)
These alternatives span from smaller packs to larger ones, each tailored to a specific category of smokers, including those who prefer a hard cigarette pack for added protection or a soft cigarette pack for easier portability
Finally, this study adds to the growing body of information suggesting that e-cigarettes may not be as safe a substitute for regular cigarettes as previously thought
Sales of Zyn alone rose in the US by 58.8% between 2019 and 2022, according to one report, and then climbed a further 66% in the third quarter of 2023
Thus, health communicators advocating e-cigarette cessation should pay particular attention to the readability of information, especially that conveyed via webpages given the increasing reliance on online content, to ensure wide accessibility of information.