Although these measures may appear restrictive, they are necessary not only to protect childrens health but also their fundamental rights to health and to be protected from harmful drugs and exploitation
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Treasury is billing the increase as a health measure, saying the World Health Organisation recommends a tax rate of 70% of the price of a cigarette, but the revenue gain is significant
Abbreviations NFHS: National Family Health Survey WHO: World Health Organization NTCP: National Tobacco Control Programme GATS: Global Adult Tobacco Survey GYTS: Global Youth Tobacco Survey NHSDAA: National Household Survey of Drug and Alcohol Abuse References Rogers RG, Hummer RA, Krueger PM, Pampel FC
To monitor compliance with the maximum nicotine concentration limit of 20 mg/mL, Health Canada inspectors will collect samples at manufacturers' and importers' facilities for testing at Health Canada laboratories