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TitreLeveraging Price Elasticity to Curb Tobacco Consumption in Botswana: A Strategy for Healthier Outcomes
AuteurACBF
Date de publication2023
ÉditeurACBF
Nombre de pages4
RésuméTobacco consumption remains a significant public health concern in Botswana, with existing policies failing to effectively reduce its prevalence. The study "Responsiveness of Cigarette Demand to Price Changes in Botswana" reveals that a 10% increase in the price of cigarettes leads to an 8.6% decrease in demand among smokers, providing crucial insights for policy formulation. Based on these findings, it is recommended that policy changes focus on increasing taxes on tobacco products, with the additional revenue invested in health programs aimed at further reducing tobacco use and improving public health outcomes.
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