Standardized cigarette packs may reduce number of smokers

A new Cochrane Review finds standardized tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco. The researchers have summarized results from studies that examine the impact of standardized packaging on tobacco attitudes and behaviour. They found 51 studies that looked at standardized packaging. They have published their findings in the Cochrane Library.
The researchers did not find any evidence suggesting that standardized packaging may increase tobacco use. No studies directly measured whether standardized packs influence uptake, cessation or whether they prevent former smokers from taking up smoking again (News Item ScienceDaily, 27 April 2017).
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