Scavello explained that its estimated that across the United States, 5,600,000 youth ages 17 and under are projected to die prematurely from a tobacco-related illness if prevalence rates do not change. If the Tobacco 21 bill becomes law, Pennsylvania will join 18 other states including New York, New Jersey, and Ohio In raising their minimum legal tobacco-buying age.
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Researchers at TCRG continued to monitor industry behaviour and performance in this period, to understand how companies were reacting to the change in policy, and what the impact would be on the UK tobacco market
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The changes come as the government says it strives to narrow the gap between low-cost and premium cigarettes to create a more balanced market, according to data they sent out before the end of 2024