Russia Plans Significant Reduction in Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption by 2030

Feb.27

Russian government plans significant reduction in tobacco and alcohol consumption by 2030, health minister Mikhail Murashko reports to Duma.

According to Interfax, on February 26, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko reported to the State Duma that the Russian government plans to significantly reduce the consumption of tobacco and alcohol products by 2030.

By 2030, Russia plans to reduce per capita tobacco consumption by 14.4%, and alcohol consumption by 8.5%.

References:

[1] Минздрав планирует сократить потребление табака к 2030 году почти на 15%

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[1] Russian Parliament Proposes Education on E-Cigarette Harms in Schools.

[2] Russian Government Discussing Tobacco Market Reform to Reduce Illicit Trade

[3] Russian Duma Considers Ban on E-cigarettes in Spring Session

[4] New Law in Russia Increases Penalties for Selling Tobacco to Minors

[5] Russian State Duma Rejects Smoking Ban in Public Areas

[6] Russian Government Increases Fines for Selling Tobacco to Minors

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