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Iowa researcher warns higher vape tax could drive people back to cigarettes

States Newsroom · October 5, 2026

As states increasingly implement taxes on alternative smoking products, research from a Des Moines University professor showed the policies could lead people to reach for cigarettes instead — impacting more than just themselves. Des Moines University Assistant Professor of Public Health Jason Semprini found in a study…

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Iowa researcher warns higher vape tax could drive people back to cigarettes

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