Bhutan Raises Alcohol, Tobacco Taxes to Promote Health, Prevent Chronic Disease - Movendi International

Bhutan Raises Alcohol, Tobacco Taxes to Promote Health, Prevent Chronic Disease - Movendi International

A Health Crisis Demanding Action Bhutan faces a growing health crisis fueled by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). According to Kuensel, NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes cause 72% of all deaths in Bhutan. Globally, NCDs account for 41 million deaths every year, or nearly 80% of all deaths. 72% NCDs Cause Majority of Deaths in Bhutan Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 72% of all death…