Accelerate tobacco and e-cigarette control measures: WHO
February 20, 2024 by who.int
Accelerate tobacco and e-cigarette control measures: WHO
The World Health Organization urges intensified efforts in South-East Asia Region to control high tobacco and e-cigarette use, which remains a major health risk. Despite a decline in tobacco use, the region still has the highest tobacco consumption globally. Measures are essential to combat e-cigarettes, especially among youth. Countries like Thailand report a rise in e-cigarette use, with co-use of traditional cigarettes. WHO supports policies to deter tobacco and e-cigarette industry interference and protect the health of over 2 billion people in the region. Progress has been made, with several countries banning or regulating e-cigarettes and reducing tobacco use, aiming to meet NCD targets by 2025.
February 20, 2024 by indianexpress.com
Accelerate tobacco, e-cigarette control measures: WHO to Southeast Asian countries
The WHO urges Southeast Asian countries to combat high tobacco and e-cigarette use for public healt…
