Table 2

Effectiveness of MPOWER policies on initiation and cessation rates

PolicyDescriptionEffect on cessation (RR)Effect on initiation (RR)
P (protect)Clean air laws1.1118 0.92617
O (offer help)Cessation support1.06117 NA
W (warn)Mass media and package warnings1.2317 0.817
E (enforce)Enforce ad bans1.0318 0.9418
R (raise)Raise taxesPrice elasticity of prevalence =−0.2019 Price elasticity =−0.718