While advocates argue they are a harm-reduction tool for adult smokers, critics raise concerns about their potential appeal to younger audiences
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Dr Sarah Jackson, lead author of the paper and principal research fellow at UCLs Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, said: This 15-year study captures shifts in smoking behaviour, showing that while the average number of cigarettes smoked per day has fallen, this trend has stalled since 2019
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According to government estimates, in 2027, the price of cigarettes is expected to rise by 10-12 cents per pack, while the price of rolled tobacco will increase by approximately 15 cents