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Health: Tobacco access hampers Jordan anti-smoking efforts
The Ministry of Health confirmed that increasing taxes on tobacco products in Jordan, despite being among the highest worldwide, is not sufficient on its own to stop smoking, due to the ease of access and consumers' purchasing power. It pointed out that smoking rates remain high, especially among young people, and that there are loopholes in advertising and promotion of tobacco products. The ministry is focused on protecting students from falling into smoking. Additionally, the ministry has begun implementing measures to prevent the display and sale of tobacco products inside shops, including hiding them from customers' view and monitoring sales to individuals under 18. A system has been established to restrict licensing of shops near schools and health centers. In this context, the Prime Minister has instructed increased oversight and the shutdown of violative establishments, aiming to protect children and youth from the dangers of smoking and to curb its spread.
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