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Taxation must curb smoking, ensure a healthy future for youth

Dr Nizam Uddin Ahmed

In Bangladesh, tobacco use, particularly smoking, poses a grave threat to public health. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 161,000 people die each year from tobacco-related diseases in Bangladesh. More than 61,000 children (under 15 years of age) suffer from diseases caused by second-hand smoke in Bangladesh. 6.9% of youth (ages 13-15) in Bangladesh ...

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