Nonetheless, although duty-free sales dropped sharply the following year, they continue to represent millions of dollars in foregone tax revenue
Data from the Tobacco Enforcement and Reporting Movement (TERM), highlighted that social media platforms like Youtube, Facebook, were used to promote mouth fresheners and pan masala products with branding nearly identical to their tobacco counterparts (30)
Despite increasing public health campaigns, the entrenched nature of tobacco in society ensures continued demand
"It burns going down," says Yoon
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