According to UK statistics, around 80,000 people die every year from tobacco-related diseases, and smokers account for about 25% of all cancer deaths
To me, this suggests the reason they have not invested in the new trend of e-cigs may be because they cannot find a way to mould this industry to their current business model and are therefore unsure how they can maximise profits while selling e-cigarettes because many users can mix their liquids at home
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Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
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