Taking a comparative perspective: comparing cigarette and e-cigarette flavor restrictions across countries

In a perfect world, regulation of nicotine and tobacco products would match the evidence and uncertainties we have about their relative risks. But the true global picture for these policies is quite different, not just for differences in population health or income levels. Many governments have moved to restrict ENDS products while not adequately addressing the more serious problem of cigarette availability. Moving towards a shared goal of eradicating smoking requires understanding both how this happened and the scale of the problem. This presentation will examine the different ways in which countries address flavor restrictions in e-cigarettes versus cigarettes and the correlations between these policies and key political and economic determinants, discussing current research and future strategies.