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INTERVIEW: Secret deal means Laos has some of the world’s cheapest cigarettes
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A pack of cigarettes in Laos costs ...
Global health officials urge countries to raise ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks
The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next ...
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Increase prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%: WHO
The World Health Organisation is urging countries to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% within the ...
WHO pushes countries to raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%
The World Health Organization (WHO) is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% ...
State cigarette tax rises by $2, giving health officials hope for improved health rankings
Smoking became a more expensive habit in Indiana this week. Smokers across the state saw a $2 increase in the state tax on cigarettes that took effect on Tuesday. The tax increased from 99 cents per ...
DeWine OKs $600 million for new Browns stadium, gutting ‘Modell Law’ and changing ‘sin taxes’
The newly signed state budget clears multiple roadblocks for the Cleveland Browns as they look to build a new stadium in ...