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Effect of E-Cigarette Tax on Health Outcomes

Published:2023-12-21 Issue:2 Volume:2 Page:14-30
ISSN:2832-5958
Container-title:Cornell Undergraduate Research Journal
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Author:

Shakthy Esha

Abstract

The alarming rise in the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among teens in the US has become a major health concern, driving many states to take action, including Illinois, which implemented a 15% tax on e-cigarettes. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of taxation to control e-cigarette use, measured by improvement in health outcomes in Illinois, from before and after the state implemented the 15% tax. Additionally, a comparison was done with neighboring states of Michigan and Missouri. Using difference-in-difference hypothesis testing, a statistically significant decrease in reported rates of asthma, depression, toothache, and bleeding gums, was noted when comparing health outcomes before and after the implementation of the state tax in Illinois as compared to Michigan. A decrease in the reported rate of asthma was noted to be significant in the comparison with Missouri as well.

Publisher

Cornell University Library

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