最新控制烟草使用.ppt

While success in reducing smoking depends on a range of inter-related factors, increasing the tax (price) of cigarettes is one of the most effective ways of reducing consumption. Economic studies show that higher cigarette prices lead cause many smokers to quit, reduce consumption or switch to cheaper brands. Based on evidence, a 10% increase in price would reduce the cigarette consumption by 4% in developed and 8% in developing countries. Higher tax rates raise prices, so tax policy is an important part of any effective strategy to reduce smoking. People with low incomes – including young p