R Hanewinkel1, H Gohlke. 1. Institut für Therapie- und Gesundheitsforschung (IFT-Nord), Kiel. hanewinkel@ift-nord.de
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to estimate the tax value of tobacco products consumed by persons younger than 18 years in 2007. METHODS: Tax, population, and consumption data were used to compute an estimate of the tax value of tobacco products consumed by minors. RESULTS: Youth smoking generated an estimated 193 Million Euro in federal tax revenue in one year. CONCLUSIONS: The revenues from cigarettes smoked by youth should be used to finance youth-specific prevention programmes.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to estimate the tax value of tobacco products consumed by persons younger than 18 years in 2007. METHODS: Tax, population, and consumption data were used to compute an estimate of the tax value of tobacco products consumed by minors. RESULTS: Youth smoking generated an estimated 193 Million Euro in federal tax revenue in one year. CONCLUSIONS: The revenues from cigarettes smoked by youth should be used to finance youth-specific prevention programmes.