Cigarette consumption and sales of nicotine replacement products
Nicorette Gum---The first nicotine replacement product, was marketed in 1984 to help smokers quit smoking. In 1992, sales of nicotine patches were begun. Since 1996, nicotine gums and patches became available over the counter.
---A 10% increase in sales of nicotine replacement products will lead to a 0.04% reduction in cigarette sales. A 0.076% reduction in cigarette consumption is associated with the availability of nicotine patches after 1992.
---Nicotine replacement products (nicotine gums and nicotine patches) play a significant role in reducing cigarette consumption
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