Published in:Other Poverty Study World Bank E-Library Archive
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1 Online-Ressource
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English
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10.1596/26386
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At present, tobacco taxes in Armenia are among the lowest in Europe and Central Asia. Global experience has shown that increasing taxes on tobacco is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. This is particularly relevant for Armenia, where smoking is among the leading risk factors of mortality among the population