WHO welcomes Việt Nam’s strong stance on banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products
December 12, 2025 by vietnamnews.vn
WHO welcomes Việt Nam’s strong stance on banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products
The World Health Organisation praises Vietnam's National Assembly for banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to protect public health. The decision, made a year ago and reinforced this week, aims to safeguard young people from the harmful effects of nicotine on brain development and long-term health risks. The WHO emphasizes that allowing any loopholes in the ban would undermine its effectiveness. Dr. Angela Pratt highlights the importance of upholding the ban to prioritize health over short-term economic gains. Restrictions on investment and commercial activities related to these products are crucial to enforcing the ban effectively.
December 12, 2025 by vnanet.vn
WHO welcomes Vietnam’s strong stance on banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products
WHO Representative in Vietnam Dr Angela Pratt said, “WHO is delighted with the decision to include …
December 12, 2025 by who.int
Viet Nam's National Assembly prohibited investment and commercial trade of e-cigarettes and heated …
20.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.8 million current smokers in Vietnam 41.80% of men are current smokers but only 0.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
