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September 5, 2025Eastern Mediterranean Health JournalOpen Access

Tobacco control as a public health and economic imperative in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

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SESophia El-GoharyCKChisomo KasinjaRSRoy Small

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Overview

Review shows economic benefits of tobacco control measures in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, indicating potential gains from FCTC implementation.

Key Points

  • Tobacco-related economic losses in the Eastern Mediterranean Region amount to over $5 billion in Egypt, impacting health care and productivity.
  • The highest projected return on investment for tobacco control was found with tax increases, reaching 1547:1 in Jordan.
  • Scenario modelling reveals substantial health benefits and economic gains for lower-income populations from tobacco control interventions.
  • Implementing WHO FCTC measures highlights the need for comprehensive and multisectoral actions to reduce tobacco use.

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El-Gohary et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d64777319https://doi.org/10.26719/2025.31.8.516
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