Abstract

Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally, with substantial economic and health ramifications.
Particularly concerning is the rising prevalence of smoking in developing countries like Nigeria and Ghana, where
limited resources and inadequate tobacco control policies pose significant challenges. This paper investigates the
relationship between cigarette prices and youth smoking in Nigeria and Ghana, utilizing empirical literature and
data analysis to understand the effectiveness of price-based interventions in curbing youth smoking rates. The
study underscores the importance of targeted tobacco control policies, especially focusing on pricing mechanisms,
to mitigate the looming tobacco epidemic in these regions.
Keywords: Cigarette prices, Youth smoking, Tobacco control policies, Nigeria, Ghana, Economic impact, Public
health