The Hong Kong government proposed that the smoking rate will be reduced from 9.1%last year to 7.8%next year. Lu Chongmao, director of medical and health, said that the government has increased the smoke tax for two consecutive years and issued a strong message.
Comprehensive Ming Pao and Sing Tao Daily reported that Lu Chongmao said on the radio program on Sunday (June 9) that the smoke tax is one of the most effective ways to control tobacco control.The tax is unprecedented, and the purpose is to send a strong message to the society, indicating that the government is determined to control tobacco.
He said that the government will continue to use smoke taxes as an important tobacco control method in the future.
Lu Chongmao also said that the smoke control policy is an important measure to improve the health of the citizens. The ultimate goal of the government is to achieve "smoke -free Hong Kong". Regardless of whether the smoking rate is 7.8%in 2025, the government will continue to continueThe introduction of measures to reduce the rate of smoking, and the medium -term measures include considering the expansion of the scope of smoking to the country park.
Some people worry about smoking control measures that will affect passengers' intention to visit Hong Kong. Lu Paimao said that it is believed that passengers will not like Hong Kong with smoke and smoke. Non -smokers account for the majority., To the cigarette butt, you may choose not to visit Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong government announced on Thursday (June 6) that it plans to launch 10 tobacco control measures, including comprehensive banning electronic cigarettes, heating cigarettes, and smoking forbidden public in line.In the long run, "smokeless Hong Kong".
