Michael Bloomberg Won His Vietnam War on Vaping
April 23, 2025 by filtermag.org
Michael Bloomberg Won His Vietnam War on Vaping
Vietnam battles a significant smoking issue, with over 100,000 deaths annually. Despite economic growth, per capita income remains low. The country recently banned nicotine vapes, potentially due to protecting the government-owned tobacco industry and influenced by misinformation. The ban could lead to thriving illicit markets, while ignoring evidence that vaping bans may increase smoking rates. Contrary to facts, various organizations, including Bloomberg Philanthropies and the WHO, support the ban. The UK’s success with reducing smoking using alternative nicotine products is overlooked. Proponents argue for safer options, highlighting that bans may harm public health.
21.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 16.3 million current smokers in Vietnam 43.60% of men are current smokers but only 1.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
