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An analysis of data from multiple previously published studies (this is known as a meta-analysis) found that, relative to people who had never smoked, the risk of getting bladder cancer was 3.5 times higher for current smokers, improving to 2 times higher for former smokers (see bar graph)

The claim that the plain packaging law breached international agreements was rejected on the basis that the public health risks of not introducing plain packaging trumped any possible barriers to trade created by the law and there were no demonstrable violations of the TRIPS Agreement nor GATT

Read more about the impact of plain packaging legislation in the UK Policy recommendations While plain packaging has been shown to be effective in reducing smoking rates, there are a number of areas where legislation could be strengthened

Oklahoma DOC will soon start selling nicotine vapes and pouches to prisoners to help to cut down on contraband