Advocacy groups, such as the American Cancer Society and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, have long supported an increase in the tobacco tax to encourage Hoosiers to avoid or quit smoking and bring in additional state revenue
As a general rule, premium brands (Marlboro, Camel, Newport) sit at the top of the price range in any given state, while value brands can offer meaningful savings for budget-conscious smokers
But before you even attempt to do that, it is crucial to be able to differentiate between the two
In contrast, results showed that exclusive use of combustible cigarettes significantly increased the risks for all outcomes, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease