Affordability
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As cigarettes become more affordable, the number of Zambian smokers increases
Economic analysis of tobacco product demand in Zambia The new study used data from the 2012 and 2014 waves of the ITC Survey to examine the probability of smoking in Zambia. The modeling allowed for precise analyses of the impact of price on cigarette use in the country. Switching between factory-made and roll-your-own cigarettes was…
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Tobacco Products in Bangladesh Are Becoming More Affordable
Increasing the price of tobacco products by raising tobacco excise taxes is recognized widely—including by the World Health Organization— as the single most effective policy for reducing tobacco use. Put simply, higher prices typically lead to decreased consumption. However, the affordability of tobacco products matters more than the price alone because changes in household income…
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When Tobacco Crowds Out Rice
The burden of the tobacco epidemic is always tragic, but it is particularly problematic for those in economic need. Losing a breadwinner to a tobacco-related disease often means years in poverty for the smoker’s family. More often, though, increased tobacco consumption leads to decreased family budget to purchase other essential goods—e.g., food, clothes, and hygiene…