Extent of illicit cigarette sales in Nepal: findings from a retail survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Increasing the tax on cigarettes is widely considered the most effective method to reduce its consumption. However, Nepal has a low cigarette tax as policymakers in Nepal are concerned about illicit trade of cigarettes if taxes are increased.

Methods

The study employed a retail survey approach used in India suitable for countries with prevalent loose cigarette sales, with improved methodology. In 2021, empty cigarette packs generated in a day's loose cigarette sales were collected directly from cigarette retailers from 23 primary sampling units covering rural/urban, geographic divisions, border/non-border to India and tobacco factory locations. The central points of each primary sampling unit were identified, and retailers were selected for the survey. A cigaret

SUBMITTER: Shakya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503087 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature