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Conclusion 

Worldwide, only two large and growing causes of death exist. One is HIV-1 infection, and the other is tobacco. On current consumption patterns, about 1 billion people in the 21st century will be killed by their addiction to tobacco. Strong evidence shows that tobacco tax increases, the dissemination of information about health risks from smoking, restrictions on smoking in public places and workplaces, comprehensive bans on advertising and promotion, and increased access to cessation therapies are effective both in reducing tobacco use and in improving the health of populations. Despite this evidence, these policies, especially higher taxes, have been applied aggressively only in a few high-income countries, covering a small proportion of the world's smokers. Limited implementation of effective tobacco control in developing countries is due to political constraints as well as the lack of awareness of the unique effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these interventions.

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