An exploration of stakeholder views and perceptions on taxing tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012054
Abstract: Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 43% of Ghana’s all-cause mortality. Unhealthy commodities (such as alcohol, sugar and tobacco) are an important factor in the growing NCD burden in the region of sub-Saharan Africa… read more here.
Keywords: health; health taxes; alcohol sugar; industry ... See more keywords
Linking health and finance ministries to improve taxes on unhealthy products
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.22.288104
Abstract: Abstract The World Health Organization recommends economic measures such as taxes on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy foods and beverages as part of a comprehensive strategy for prevention of noncommunicable diseases. However, progress in adopting these… read more here.
Keywords: policy makers; health finance; health; health taxes ... See more keywords