What factors predict the passage of state-level e-cigarette regulations?
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State: Public
Version: Author's accepted manuscript
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serval:BIB_D6F305E081C3
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
Institution
Title
What factors predict the passage of state-level e-cigarette regulations?
Journal
Health economics
ISSN
1099-1050 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1057-9230
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
27
Number
5
Pages
897-907
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
E-cigarettes are controversial products. They may help addicted smokers to consume nicotine in a less harmful manner or to quit tobacco cigarettes entirely, but these products may also entice youth into smoking. This controversy complicates e-cigarette regulation as any regulation may lead to health improvements for some populations, and health declines for other populations. Using data from 2007 to 2016, we examine factors that are plausibly linked with U.S. state e-cigarette regulations. We find that less conservative states are more likely to regulate e-cigarettes and that states with stronger tobacco lobbies are less likely to regulate e-cigarettes. This information can help policymakers as they determine how best to promote public health through regulation.
Keywords
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, Government Regulation, Humans, Politics, Public Health, Smoking/legislation & jurisprudence, Smoking Prevention/legislation & jurisprudence, Tobacco Products/adverse effects, United States, diffusion, e-cigarettes, regulation, smoking, voter preferences
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Web of science
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