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More than 100,000 smoking-caused deaths over the last 50 years were of babies who died of SIDS or other health conditions (CDC, 2014a

In Chinese cigarette culture, soft pack versions of premium brands may sometimes be perceived as more traditional or gift-oriented, although this depends on the brand and variant

Statutes at Large 123 (2009):1776

According to a 2025 report from DSHS, across the nation and in Texas, e-cigarettes and vape pens (which are essentially the same thing) have become the most commonly used tobacco product among youth and young adults since 2014

Researchers have found that counterfeit cigarettes can have as much as seven times the lead of authentic brands and close to three times as much thallium, a toxic heavy metal.[17] Other sources report finding insect eggs, dead flies, mold, and human feces in counterfeit cigarettes.[18] During the prohibition of alcohol in the United States during the 1920s, increased enforcement failed to significantly decrease the prevalence of bootlegging because the profit margins were so large and the distribution networks sophisticated

Andrew Karelia is interviewed in more detail here