Oman intensifies efforts to minimise tobacco consumption 

Oman enjoys a relatively low prevalence rate of tobacco consumption when compared with some countries of the region, according to a study.

The Omani government is making every effort for tobacco control, including periodically increasing taxes on tobacco products from 50 per cent in 1998 to 100 per cent in 2000.

Briefing WHO sub-regional FCTC workshop participants on the progress made in Oman for tobacco control, Dr Issa Said Al Shuaili from Ministry of Health, said: "The country has already set up a national tobacco control committee, comprising of 13 public and private units."

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