'Vape pa more'! DOH records cases of lung injuries among minors due to e-cigarettes, seeks PNP's help

March 06, 2024 by mb.com.ph

'Vape pa more'! DOH records cases of lung injuries among minors due to e-cigarettes, seeks PNP's help

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa sought on Wednesday, March 6, the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that minors will have no access to e-cigarettes amid cases of young Filipinos suffering from lung injuries. Herbosa said he specifically asked PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. to ensure that the specific provision of the Republic Act 11900 relating to the prohibition to sell vapes to people below 18 years old is strictly implemented.

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18.50% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 14.1 million current smokers in Philippines 33.30% of men are current smokers but only 3.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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