Journal article
Trends and affordability of cigarette prices: ample room for tax increases and related health gains
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Increasing the price of tobacco products is arguably the most effective method of curbing the prevalence and consumption of tobacco products. Price increases would reduce the global burden of disease brought about by tobacco consumption.
OBJECTIVES: To compare cigarette price data from more than 80 countries using varying methods, examine trends in prices and affordability during the 1990s, and explore various policy implications …
Authors
Guindon GE; Tobin S; Yach D
Journal
Tobacco Control, Vol. 11, No. 1,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
March 2002
DOI
10.1136/tc.11.1.35
ISSN
0964-4563