Measuring the capacity to combat illicit tobacco trade in 160 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Illicit trade of tobacco negatively affects countries' tobacco control efforts. It leads to lower tobacco prices and makes tobacco products more accessible to vulnerable populations. In this study, we constructed an illicit tobacco trade index, which measures the structural and institutional capabilities of 160 countries in addressing illicit tobacco trade. We collected the most recent and best available data on general governance, tobacco control policies, and trade and customs practices.

Results

Singapore, New Zealand, Finland and Sweden lead countries with the most favorable illicit tobacco trade score. We observed a positive relationship between illicit tobacco trade scores and Gross National Income (GNI) per capita and a negative relationship with the share o

SUBMITTER: Ulep VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8597249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature