May 31, 2016
Dr Marewa Glover on Paakiwaha
Dr Marewa Glover on Paakiwaha
Maori public health researcher Dr Marewa Glover says increased taxes on tobacco aren't helping to reduce Maori smoking, and the strategy needs a rethink.
The Budget 2016 has resumed a regular 10 percent rise in the tobacco excise tax.
Dr Glover says politicians have been misinformed by academics who are making selective data in their bid for a smoke free country.
She says the reality is Maori and Pacific smoking rates have stayed the same for nine years, despite regular price increases which are putting an increasing burden on family budgets.
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