Smoking may be influenced by various factors such as social environment and peer pressure, which were not accounted for in the analysis, thus contributing to the heterogeneity in the results
For example: research commissioned by ASH found that both adults and young people were more likely to rate products as lower tar or lower health risk if packs displayed the terms smooth, gold or silver than varieties of the same brand labelled as regular
Our analysis compares tobacco purchases prior to the pandemic to purchases during the pandemic, at the individual level
Over 70% of shoppers who purchase tobacco in convenience stores say price is the main reason for their visit, and the majority of tobacco customers said price is important when purchasing the product in store, therefore, retailers should ensure they remain competitive by selling at [recommended retail price], Anderson said
The technology requires users to verify their age and identity with a government-issued ID and pair the device with a smartphone via Bluetooth