The FDA, citing a previous study, has projected that ending menthol sales would lead an additional 923,000 smokers to quit, including 230,000 African Americans in the first 13 to 17 months after a ban goes into effect. The agency also points to another study, which produced findings suggesting a menthol ban would save 633,000 total lives, including about 237,000 deaths averted for African Americans. Whatever the numbers turn out to be, the ban is unlikely to happen within the next year
The major cost drivers in the future will be: Price increases expected due to tax adjustments Anti-smoking laws may influence demand and supply Bulk purchases offer a minor cost reduction Consumers must plan budgets accordingly The table below shows prices in different provinces of Canada What the Future Holds
Even the tobacco plants themselves, though naturally vegan, become part of this ethical conflict when cultivated by companies that rely on animal testing in their product pipeline
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