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The Economic Costs of Tobacco Related Illnesses in Kenya

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Abstract

Tobacco related illnesses impose a significant economic burden as reported for direct and indirect costs. These findings underscore the need for strengthened implementation of the provision of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the Tobacco Control Act (2007) to facilitate a reduction in tobacco consumption in the population.

Research topics

  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Air Quality and Health Impacts

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1177/1179173x241272385

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