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Increasing Tax Is Only One Way to Control Tobacco 

The official 'Xinhuanet' carried an article saying raising taxes is an effective way to curb tobacco consumption, but is only part of the solution.

The article said increasing tobacco tax and raising tobacco prices have proven to be the most effective way to reduce smoking among smokers of all income levels. It will prevent young people from taking up the habit and encourage more smokers to quit.

But peoples' responses to tobacco regulations vary. Increased prices would have no effect on a group of people who would give up meals but not cigarettes, the article says.

Therefore, the article suggests the government follow the rules of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2005.

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