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"Earlier in the 1900s, the leading causes of death were infectious diseases, but as we developed antibiotics and vaccines, infectious diseases became less of a threat, and chronic diseases rose in importance," he explains

Source: Rob Cunningham, Canadian Cancer Society 15 Box 2

This may be because smokers in some provinces purchase more expensive brands, or it may be because manufacturers charge higher prices or offer fewer price discounts to retailers in some provinces

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The initiative was taken to support consumers in terms of health and bring them toward sustainable options from combustible cigarettes

It is the first Canadian province to take action on this issue - its ban on flavourings in e-cigarettes came into force on April 1