The smoking rate for Chinese males is over 90% and even physicians smoke like chimneys.
A staggering 56% of Chinese doctors smoke and the Chinese government is now asking doctors to quit smoking to set a good example for their patients. I suspect that the socialized medicine costs of smoking-related diseases is getting out of control.
By the way, Phillip Morris International (PM: 49.73 -0.41 -0.82%) is making zillions in Asia.
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