The battle against tobacco in Africa.

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  • Author(s): Worth, Tammy (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Scientific American. Sep2023, Vol. 329 Issue 2, pS4-S6. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      TOBACCO; YOUNG adults; TOBACCO products
    • Subject Terms:
      AFRICA
    • Abstract:
      "Zambia is one of the major tobacco producers in the sub-Saharan Africa region, so when we talk about tobacco control, it has to be balanced with the commercial interests of farmers and growers", says Goma. And the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa, an industry asso-iation, begana'#Take Back The Tax' campaign that reflects industry arguments regarding the value of tobacco taxation and employment. Tobacco products are often displayed alongside sweets in some African countries. Industry pressure mThe main reason that African countries haven't implemented more FCTC recommendations, according to researchers and activists, is the influence of the tobacco industry. [Extracted from the article]