NYC Cigarette Tax Hikes Correlate with Lower Quit Attempt Prevalence in NY and Tennessee
What happened
Historical 2019 information shows that quit attempt prevalence decreased in New York and Tennessee. This occurred following tax changes, including an increase in taxes on cigarettes by New York City.
From science20.com
Why it matters
The trend is occurring amid broader issues in major cities where market availability is challenging state rules. This situation is exacerbated by federal legislative inaction and mounting industry pressure over Farm Bill loopholes.
In major cities, market availability issues are being reported as state rules face challenges due to federal legislative inaction, amid mounting industry pressure over Farm Bill loopholes.
From science20.com
Who's involved
- New YorkState where New York City implemented cigarette tax increases
- TennesseeState where quit attempt prevalence decreased in 2019
- CamelTraditional tobacco company possibly impacted by NYC tax increases
- Reynolds AmericanAmerican tobacco company possibly impacted by NYC tax increases
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CamelSpeculative
Camel might see negative impacts on traditional tobacco sales due to NYC cigarette tax increases and market shifts.
- Reynolds AmericanSpeculative
Reynolds American could see negative impacts on traditional tobacco sales due to NYC cigarette tax increases and market shifts.