Researchers at Yale University found that restricting the sale of e-cigarettes could encourage people to buy regular cigarettes. The results of the study were as follows: published In Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
The increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people has led many countries to impose restrictions on the sale of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids. However, this led to an unexpected effect; people began to buy regular cigarettes more often.
Electronic cigarettes have not become widespread simply because they are positioned as a healthier alternative to smoking. People are impressed by the wide range of flavors available when choosing an e-cigarette or e-liquid. Some countries, such as the UK and the US, have reduced this diversity.
Analysis of data on sales of tobacco products from January 2018 to March 2023 revealed that 15 regular cigarettes were purchased for every 0.7 milliliters of unsold liquid (smokers are unhappy with the taste). Both young people and middle-aged people began to buy traditional cigarettes more frequently. Data was sourced from convenience stores, gas stations and convenience stores in the United States.
The statistical analysis took into account many other factors that could affect tobacco sales, such as concurrent restrictions on the sale of flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes, tax rates, marijuana availability and unemployment rates.
Some scientists commenting on the research advocated that the sale of tobacco products should be regulated in proportion to the health risks of their use. This approach would avoid giving cigarettes a competitive advantage over electronic cigarettes.
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