The FDA proposal highlights the public health benefits of a ban, particularly for African Americans
Although the Tobacco Control Act gave the FDA the right to regulate all tobacco products, it did not specifically include non-cigarette tobacco products, such as cigars, little cigars, cigarillos, hookah, and e-cigarettes, in the ban on characterizing flavors
It is also, experts say, one of the biggest reasons low-tax states now suffer from high rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other tobacco-related diseases
It's important to note that reusing filters may reduce their overall effectiveness and should be done with caution
14 Thus, harmonization of tax policies with respect to types of tobacco products may help to achieve the optimal demand-reducing impact of tobacco excise taxes