Sugar, Tobacco, And Alcohol Taxes To Achieve The SDGs
Posted on May 29, 2018 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Philippines, Thailand, The AmericasMore than a decade after the adoption of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, there is compelling evidence that raising tobacco prices substantially through taxation is the single most effective way to reduce tobacco use and save lives. Similarly, alcohol taxation is a cost-effective way to reduce alcohol consumption and harm.
STAX not only contribute to improving health and saving lives,but they can also raise resources…