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  • Monday, 06 September 2010
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Special Reports Updated: 8:32 UTC Monday 06 September 2010

Smoking in Africa

The Strategy of Tobacco Companies

A look at who is smoking and what opponents and representatives of the tobacco industry are saying.
By Robert Daguillard

The Culture of Smoking

Africa is expected to double its tobacco consumption in 12 years if current trends continue.
By Henok Fente

Tobacco's Health and Economic Impact

Southern African countries have some of the highest cigarette consumption rates on the continent.
By Sandra Nyaira

 

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Smoking is dangerous for people's health, but tobacco companies pay billions of dollars in taxes to African governments every year. Do you believe tobacco companies and their products are good or bad for Africa?

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