International Harm Reduction Experts Urge Government to Rethink Proposed Vape Ban

August 22, 2023 by tbsnews.net

International Harm Reduction Experts Urge Government to Rethink Proposed Vape Ban

A group of international tobacco harm reduction advocates has asked Bangladesh authorities to reconsider its proposed prohibition of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and other smokefree nicotine alternatives in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Health.


18.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 21.9 million current smokers in Bangladesh 36.40% of men are current smokers but only 0.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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