Immediate regulation sought on emerging tobacco, nicotine products
November 08, 2024 by nation.com.pk
Immediate regulation sought on emerging tobacco, nicotine products
The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) urges immediate regulation of emerging tobacco and nicotine products in Pakistan due to their increasing popularity among children and youth. These products pose health risks and contribute to a growing tobacco epidemic. Dr. Khalil Ahmad warns that the tobacco industry's marketing of these products misleads young users about their safety, leading to addiction. He stresses the need for urgent government intervention to protect future generations and reduce overall tobacco consumption. SPARC advocates for stringent policies to curb the sale and production of these harmful products, emphasizing the societal and health implications of widespread nicotine addiction.
12.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.6 million current smokers in Pakistan 22.20% of men are current smokers but only 2.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
