The foundation estimates that in New York, with its highest-in-the-nation tax of $5.35 per pack, 54.3% of cigarette consumption was tied to avoiding the New York state taxes
around 2006, is perceived to be less dangerous than cigarettes (though the industry doesnt make health claims and the jurys still out, with evidence on either side ) and its purchase rewards programs have so far escaped criticism
It features a three-stage filtration system, including a pre-filter, a primary filter and a High-Efficiency Activated Carbon filter
Dr Crawford Moodie, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing at the University of Stirling, says that surprisingly these new products have hit the market with little scrutiny since becoming available here in 2011
removed descriptions including "light", "mild", and "low-tar" from cigarette packs