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Cigarette smoking is highest among the country’s poor, who spend more on tobacco than on clothing, education or even on their own health, results of a recent study showed. 


"The ratio of tobacco expenditure to total income is highest among the lowest income level. Since their income is meager, their tobacco expenditures, though low in absolute terms, have great impact," said Dr. Marina Baquilod, a medical specialist from the National Epidemiology Center of the Department of Health (DOH).


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TOBACCO AND POVERTY STUDY

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"The ratio of tobacco expenditure to total income is highest among the lowest income level. Since their income is meager, their tobacco expenditures, though low in absolute terms, have great impact," said Dr. Marina Baquilod, a medical specialist from the National Epidemiology Center of the Department of Health (DOH).


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Tobacco use highest among RP poor

By Ghio Ong | October 2, 2006 - 12:00am

Cigarette smoking is highest among the country’s poor, who spend more on tobacco than on clothing, education or even on their own health, results of a recent study showed. "The ratio of tobacco...

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