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WHO Urges China to Further Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products to Reduce Demand

Kwao Peppeh   |

Jul 08, 2015 07:43 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged China to increase tobacco taxes and prices as a tried, tested and cost-effective way to save lives and reduce the disturbing high rate of cigarette smoking in the country. At least 1 million people in China are believed to lose their lives to tobacco-related illnesses every year.