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Taxing harm to save lives

Sep 01, 2025 2 mins read
Taxing harm to save lives

The government’s decision to revise taxation on alcohol and tobacco products is a long-overdue step in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A staggering 72 percent of all deaths in the country is due to illnesses that are preventable—diseases linked not to fate, but to lifestyle choices and substances we willingly consume.

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