3.3% of GDP of deaths are among the poorest income quintile in overall economic losses avoided in productivity losses avoided The Case for Investment in Tobacco Control Myanmar ANNUAL TOBACCO BURDEN 15-YEAR SAVINGS FROM TOBACCO CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS MMK 1.32 TRILLION MMK 449 BILLION MMK 346 BILLION MMK 163 BILLION lost Tobacco-related healthcare expenditures MMK 299 BILLION Premature tobacco- related mortality costs Workplace presenteesim costs Workplace smoking breaks costs Workplace absenteeism costs deaths 28% MMK 7 TRILLION MMK 962 BILLION 225:1 Return on Investment from implementing recommended WHO FCTC interventions 64,000 lives saved MMK 8 TRILLION in health expenditures avoided Enforce complete ban on indoor smoking Ban advertising, promotion & sponsorship Implement plain packaging Increase taxes Conduct mass media campaigns 255,000