What are the risks of smoking
Sociodemographic Covariates Sociodemographic covariates were categorized as shown in Table 1
In Iraq, cigarettes containing tobacco imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2013-2024
Using taxes to curb cigarette use The WHO also recommends that taxes make up at least three-quarters of the price of the most popular brands of tobacco, that warnings cover at least half of the front and back of the packet, and that advertising, promotion and sponsorship is prohibited
Impact of continued smoking on PH patients There is currently no cure for PH, but there are treatments that help ease the symptoms of the disease and increase life expectancy
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