State policymakers should also recall that cigarette taxes are regressive, and that cigarette tax revenues are best spent on programs that mitigate the cost of smoking, not on general programs that would be more properly financed by the general taxpayer
Its also a policy that is long overdue
Additionally, secondhand smoke exposure can also increase the risk of developing throat cancer, making tobacco products a significant public health hazard
The burning question about tobacco and its future in Colorado October 14, 2016 March 10, 2023 Quick, what plant-based product is responsible for 5,100 deaths and $1.89 billion in medical costs annually in Colorado
The UK has introduced numerous restrictions, and there are discussions about phasing out cigarettes entirely, particularly among younger generations, to reduce smoking prevalence