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The Economics of Tobacco Control ABSTRACT Tobacco use - and the
resulting burden of disease and premature deaths - has been rising in
many low- and middle-income countries. Many governments hesitate to implement
proven policies to reduce tobacco use, fearing job and tax revenue losses.
But tobacco control policies generate enormous health benefits without
harming economies. In particular, tax increases are a highly effective
policy tool for reducing consumption, especially among poor people and
young people. Other policies that evidence from many countries shows to
be effective and cost-effective include: bans on smoking in public places,
comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising and promotion; better public
information on the health risks of tobacco use and benefits of quitting
including mass media counter-advertising and prominent labels on cigarette
packs; and help for smokers who want to quit.
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