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The move drew praise from state and federal government officials, including then-President Barack Obama

This increase will come on top of the 40% GST that will be levied on tobacco products from February 1, making each cigarette noticeably costlier at the counter

"In China, smoking's the big thing"

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States

These products were once marketed as lower-tar or milder alternatives, but extensive research has shown that they do not reduce the health risks associated with smoking