However, the quantity that is absorbed through tobacco smoke is too much for the body to handle, increasing the risk of lung disease
They may respond to higher costs by seeking to avoid the costs, not the activity, even when avoiding the costs is illegal
"The tobacco industry is well aware that flavors appeal to and attract kids, and that young people are uniquely vulnerable to nicotine addiction," said Robin Koval, CEO and president of the Truth Initiative
Prevalence, use behaviors, and preferences among users of heated tobacco products: findings from the 2018 ITC Japan Survey
Most likely, it's afraid of them eventually figuring out its weakness if it gives them long enough, which in turn means that it does have a weakness they can exploit