Advocates push for higher alcohol taxes to deter Filipinos from drinking
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MANILA, Philippines – Health advocates and lawmakers are pushing for higher taxes on alcoholic beverages, citing their disruptive effects on Filipino families.
The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) said alcohol — a toxic, psychoactive substance — is linked to over 200 diseases and injury-related conditions, causing 47 deaths every day in the country.
Data from the World Health Organization also show that alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths worldwide in 2019. Of these, 1.6 mill
The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) said alcohol — a toxic, psychoactive substance — is linked to over 200 diseases and injury-related conditions, causing 47 deaths every day in the country.
Data from the World Health Organization also show that alcohol consumption caused 2.6 million deaths worldwide in 2019. Of these, 1.6 mill
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