Higher tobacco tax recommended to reduce incidence of premature death
Experts have recommended tobacco tax hikes to negate the harmful effects of smoking.
[…]In Vietnam, one out of every two adult males in Vietnam is a smoker. Smoking is attributed to 24%-28% of premature deaths among Vietnamese men aged over 35. More than 40,000 smoking-related deaths are recorded annually, and the number is forecast to rise to 70,000 in 2033 unless drastic steps are taken, according to Nakagawa.
Saigon Times Reporter
