Heavy episodic drinking or binge drinking is a major concern in Tonga. With alcohol affecting blood sugar levels, there is a strong link between alcohol and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cancer, cardiovascular diseases (for example, strokes and hypertension), liver disease, pancreatitis, and diabetes. With the aim of reducing harmful alcohol consumption, alcohol in Tonga is subject to excise tax, consumption tax, and import duty...
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2021/10/05
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Policy Note
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164767
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2021/10/05
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Alcohol
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Key Findings from the NCD Taxation Evaluation Policy Note : Alcohol (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/868791633398266079