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July 13, 2026 by substack.com
StoryWho Benefits from the Status Quo? - Part 3 Final
When tobacco policy preserves the status quo, the most harmful product remains protected. Cigarettes stay familiar, available and profitable, while lower-risk alternatives face suspicion, restriction and misinformation. The result is a system that talks about reducing smoking but often makes switching harder in practice. Public health should be willing to challenge the incentives that keep combustion at the centre …
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