Table 3.
Summary of results of the included studies by regulation type and outcome*
Policy interventions | Number of studies by effectiveness (positive / negative / mixed) |
|
---|---|---|
|
Current use |
Other outcome |
Flavour restrictions |
4 / 0 / 1 |
8 / 0 / 0 |
Indoor vaping restrictions |
1 / 4 / 0 |
- |
Taxation |
3 / 1 / 0 |
2 / 2 / 0 |
Comprehensive bans |
- |
2 / 1 / 0 |
Age restrictions |
4 / 5 / 1 |
1 / 0 / 1 |
Licensing requirements |
1 / 0 / 0 |
- |
TPD |
0 / 2 / 0 |
7 / 0 / 2 |
Advertising restrictions |
- |
3 / 1 / 0 |
Packaging | - | 0 / 1 / 0 |
TPD – the Tobacco Products Directive
*This table shows the number of studies that supported the effects / did not support the effects / showed mixed results for the effects of policies on reducing electronic nicotine product (ENPs) use or preventing harms from ENPs.