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The data provides nuanced answers
Today, while 20 remains the global norm, variations persist based on local laws, economic factors, and specialty retail channels
The goal of this paper is to provide evidence for the FDA as it defends its intention to remove menthol cigarettes and cigars from the U.S
The Financial Cost of Smoking in Louisiana (1=Highest, 25=Avg.): Overall rank for Louisiana: 46th Out-of-Pocket Cost per Smoker: $126,144 (Rank: 43rd) Financial-Opportunity Cost per Smoker: $2,246,935 (Rank: 43rd) Health-Care Cost per Smoker: $151,108 (Rank: 43rd) Income Loss per Smoker: $462,853 (Rank: 48th) Other Costs per Smoker: $16,170 (Rank: 41st) Total Cost Over Lifetime per Smoker: $3,003,211 Total Cost per Year per Smoker: $62,567 *Data calculated based on someone smoking a pack of cigarettes a day from age 21 to 69.
