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Our data support the growing body of research that suggests illicit markets for menthol cigarettes thrive following state-imposed bans on those products

Pandemic response policies that intentionally or inadvertently restrict access to lower risk products through availability, supply chains, or even postal service slowdowns while leaving more harmful products widely accessible may have unintended consequences that should be considered during policy development, said Daniel Giovenco, PhD, assistant professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia Mailman School, and the studys lead author.

Eligible participants were residents who currently smoked in their homes (smoked at least five cigarettes per day in the past 7 days, verified by expired carbon monoxide,\( \ge \)8 parts per million) [22], lived at the study sites, were 18 years or older, were English proficient, and able to provide informed consent

A: The package includes two cigarette lighter plugs, providing a convenient two-pack option