WHY is taxing tobacco so important? Direct health and other benefits of tax increasesCountering the tobacco industryA fair return to smokersAbility to fund a range of health-related initiativesA long-term investmentA means to replace tobacco advertising and sponsorshipA lasting funding source, despite changeLess susceptible to diversion of funding for purposes other than health promotion More from our siteDavao eyes ban of cigarette vendors from sidewalks, 31/12/2009Towards a Smoke Free Malaysia Workshop, 12-13 Dec.Indonesia: WTA 2010 Protests a success!