Immediate Implementation of MPOWER Package Can Save Tens of Millions of Lives

A new study just released in Tobacco Control looks for the first time at future global smoking trends if countries immediately implement the World Health Organization’s MPOWER package of effective and scientifically-proven measures…
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New Study: Countries Can Reduce Worldwide Smoking 44 Percent in 20 Years by Immediately Adopting Proven Tobacco Control Policies

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study published today by the journal Tobacco Control found that if nations immediately implemented the proven,…
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Report: Higher Tobacco Taxes in Mexico Would Prevent up to 1 Million Deaths

Raising tobacco taxes will help decrease the deadly toll of tobacco in Mexico and enhance government revenues, according to a new report issued by a team of Mexican and international economists.

The Economics of Tobacco and Taxation in Mexico—…
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Report: Higher Tobacco Taxes Would Save Millions of Indian Lives

Raising tobacco taxes will help decrease the deadly toll of tobacco in India and enhance government revenues, according to a new report issued by a team of Indian and international economists.

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Landmark WHO Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic Should Spur Urgent Action by Nations to Implement Proven Solutions

Washington, D.C. —The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a landmark report that makes clear both the devastating scope of the global tobacco epidemic – it is the leading cause of preventable death in the world today – and the fact…
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