CURE Foundation & APVHA-VHAI, with Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, released the **Health Cost Study – A.P**, detailing the economic burden of tobacco-related diseases.
Highlights:
• Inaugurated by Dr. Kamineni Srinivas, Minister of Medical & Health, AP.
• India has 27.5 crore tobacco users, including **10 million children under 15**.
• Key message: Increase taxes on tobacco to discourage youth consumption and reduce health burden.
• Emphasized the economic and health rationale for stronger tobacco control policies in Andhra Pradesh.
