Policy board recommends raising prices to cut tobacco use

The National Cancer Policy Board is recommending raising the price of cigarettes to reduce consumption. The increased revenue would be used to support tobacco control and treatment programs.

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Published in:JNCI : Journal of the National Cancer Institute 1998-02, Vol.90 (3), p.190-192
Main Author: Reh, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Cigarettes
Commerce
Government Agencies
Health Policy - economics
Humans
Prices
Tobacco
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
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Summary:The National Cancer Policy Board is recommending raising the price of cigarettes to reduce consumption. The increased revenue would be used to support tobacco control and treatment programs.
ISSN:0027-8874
1460-2105
DOI:10.1093/jnci/90.3.190