Unified front pushed vs smoking among WV youth
July 30, 2025 by panaynews.net
Unified front pushed vs smoking among WV youth
The Department of Health in Western Visayas is escalating efforts to combat the growing use of e-cigarettes among youths, collaborating with schools and local governments to enforce anti-smoking and anti-vaping measures. They are alarmed by the appeal of flavored e-cigarettes and aggressive marketing targeting young people. Both smoking and vaping pose health risks, including chronic lung problems and addiction. Efforts involve strict enforcement of national laws and initiatives like the MPOWER strategy. DOH-6 also leads the Tobacco Control Leadership program to empower local leaders. Recognizing municipalities with smoke-free environments, they emphasize the importance of collective action from schools, communities, and government for effective tobacco control.
19.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 16.3 million current smokers in Philippines 35.60% of men are current smokers but only 4.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
