This is the first book that analyzes tobacco control policies in China from the perspectives of economics and health. For readers interested in the economic asp

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Nearly 370 million people in China smoke; about one-third of all smokers in the world are in China; and about 1.2 million deaths in China are attributable to sm

This book comprehensively covers the science and policy issues relevant to one of the major public health issues in China. It pulls together the prevalence patt

Annotation. Addresses important economic and social issues confronting policymakers when dealing with the issue of tobacco control and its impact on the social