The economics of tobacco control in Nigeria: modelling the fiscal and health effects of a tobacco excise tax change in Nigeria

Background The study examines potential for tobacco tax to contribute to mobilizing domestic resources, and improving public health in Nigeria. Methods Primary and secondary data were obtained from domestic sources. Cigarette prices were collected through surveys of randomly selected retailers in...

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Main Authors: Chukwuka Onyekwena, Precious Chukwuemelie Akanonu, Joseph Ishaku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/The-economics-of-tobacco-control-in-Nigeria-modelling-the-fiscal-and-health-effects,84729,0,2.html