The National Asthma Council
Australia has expressed strong
support for the proposed increase
in tobacco excise (PD Thu), saying it
was good news for the two million
Australians with asthma.
Community pharmacist Stephen
Hughes, a director of the Asthma
Council, said raising the tobacco
tax would directly and indirectly
improve health outcomes for all
Australians as well as giving those
with asthma a better chance of
achieving good asthma control.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 06 Aug 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 06 Aug 13
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