Saudi Arabia's implementation of the new tax follows an agreement among the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and is line with International Monetary Fund recommendations
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Smoke free workplaces, therefore, are an important tobacco control measure to achieve the SDGs 3.4 (30% reduction of premature deaths from non-communicable diseases) and 8.8 (secure working conditions for all)
Most importantly, when we increase these taxes, they must be significant, like this proposed $2 increase, otherwise the industry can easily absorb these increases with coupons and discounts, and wont help people quit. However, Molly Pfaffenroth, who represented the Washington Food Industry Association, said the bill could have an outsized impact on small retailers
Although rates of tobacco use have drastically decreased in recent years, smoking remains a significant risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes as smokers face a 30% to 40% higher chance of developing the condition
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