A primary school teacher in Shanghai told the Shanghai Daily newspaper that students were often seen openly trading cigarette cards in hallways, even arguing over them during class
Fast Facts Tobacco use results in illnesses and impairments, negatively impacting nearly every bodily organ
There has been an alarming increase in calls and visits to poison and emergency centres from accidental poisoning through inhalation and ingestion, especially in young children
Parental smoking cessation and adolescent smoking
However, the current total tax (including VAT) remains low at only 34.3% of the retail price 4 , well below the WHOs recommended 75%, and lower than most ASEAN countries and the global average level of 56% 5,6
Also the prices are way cheaper than other stores