British American Tobacco company, the maker of Newport menthol cigarettes, and Altria, the maker of Marlboro, which also comes in menthol, would be most affected by a ban, according to Wells Fargo
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
The health risks associated with second-hand smoke highlight the importance of creating smoke-free environments, reducing air pollution, and raising awareness about its dangers
More Americans die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined
Lower income households are another segment of the population sensitive to price increases