There is indisputable evidence that increases in taxes that raise tobacco prices reduce
tobacco use. Consumption taxes on manufactured tobacco products, however, can be …

Objective To assess the potential impact of a new tax on sweetened beverages on
premature deaths associated with noncommunicable diseases in the Philippines. Methods …

Los gobiernos de los países en desarrollo y los organismos de ayuda internacional
enfrentan decisiones difíciles en cuanto a la mejor manera de asignar sus recursos …

Background Tobacco taxes, as with other 'sin taxes', are generally regarded as a highly cost-
effective mechanism to reduce consumption but are often considered by policymakers to be …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic
respiratory disease, are responsible for seven out of every 10 deaths worldwide. While …

Background and aim Levying a tax on harmful products, services, and practices can affect
consumer choices, effectively preventing diseases and reducing health care costs. The goal …

Background and aim Being the major source of revenue and essential economic tool for
policymakers to improve public health, taxes contribute to government spending on the …

Objetivo: Caracterizar la compra ilegal de productos derivados del tabaco y su asociación
con variables sociodemográficas y socioeconómicas. Material y métodos: La fuente de …

Objective The New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) is a universal healthcare
coverage plan now covering over 98% of rural residents in China, first implemented in 2003 …

Developing country governments and aid agencies face difficult decisions on how best to
allocate their finite resources. Investments in many different sectors–including education …