Indonesia Emergency Illegal CigarettesMonday, 16 December 2024 | 17:29 WIB Jakarta, Beritasatu.com - The still high prevalence of smokers, especially beginner smokers in their teens, makes Indonesia's current condition can be said to be experiencing a cigarette emergency. Ironically, one of the instruments of cigarette control, namely excise, actually has an impact like a double-edged sword. Data from the Indonesian Health Survey (SKI) in 2023 released by the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) shows that the number of active smokers in Indonesia is estimated to reach 70 million people or around 25% of the Indonesian population. Ironically, the number of smokers aged 10-18 years has reached 7.4% o... [Read more]