Health Ministry Wants to Ban New Tobacco Products

November 06, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

Health Ministry Wants to Ban New Tobacco Products

Vietnam's health ministry suggested a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and tobacco-heating products due to public health risks. Officials highlighted the growing vaping trend among students and health complications linked to these products. Concerns were raised about battery explosions, nicotine poisoning, and toxins emitted by heated tobacco similar to traditional cigarettes. Moreover, the presence of illicit vaping products in the market was underscored, with authorities uncovering 35 cases of illegal trade in drug-infused e-cigarettes in 2024.

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23.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 17.5 million current smokers in Vietnam 47.30% of men are current smokers but only 1.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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