Iraq Moves to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Alarming Rise in Youth Use, Health Official Warns
May 09, 2025 by kurdistan24.net
Iraq Moves to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Alarming Rise in Youth Use, Health Official Warns
Iraq’s Ministry of Health plans to implement a nationwide ban on the import, sale, and use of e-cigarettes due to rising health concerns and increased use among youth. Dr. Wasim Kilani announced that a new law, the "Law for Protection from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco," will soon be passed, including penalties and enforcement measures. He noted that one in five Iraqis smokes and that smoking is among the top ten causes of death in the country.
18.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 4.8 million current smokers in Iraq 36.00% of men are current smokers but only 1.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
