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Effect of unguided e-cigarette provision on uptake, use, and smoking cessation among adults who smoke in the USA: a naturalistic, randomised, controlled clinical trial
Full Text Background As summarised in the most recent Cochrane review, the few clinical trials on e-cigarettes are largely focused on smoking cessation. We aimed to determine the naturalistic uptake, use, and impact of e-cigarettes among adults who may or may not want to stop smoking. Methods In this naturalistic, randomised, controlled clinical trial, adult […]
Sunak proposes raising smoking age every year to create ‘smoke-free’ generation
Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the smoking age every year in a move welcomed by health charities but criticised by those in the tobacco industry. Rishi Sunak has pledged to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year every year in a crackdown on smoking. The prime minister said the proposed […]
Is taxation the answer to better health?
LETTERS: Could taxation serve as a tool for better public health? While it may sound complex, it’s a question worth asking. Why should we consider this? The health statistics in Malaysia speak volumes. Approximately 21 per cent of adults smoke and five per cent vape, and many suffer from dental issues like cavities and gum problems. […]
Dasar GEG: Isu kompaun antara yang tidak dipersetujui, harap sokongan dua pertiga – Dr Zaliha
PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) berharap Rang Undang-undang (RUU) Dasar Generasi Penamat (GEG) yang dijangka dibentangkan kali kedua bulan depan, mendapat kelulusan dua pertiga daripada Ahli Parlimen. Menterinya, Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, ketika ini antara isu yang tidak dipersetujui adalah berhubung kompaun yang dikenakan kepada kumpulan berkenaan. Jelas beliau, segelintir pihak berpandangan generasi muda yang menggunakan […]
When it concerns addiction, there’s no freedom of choice, says regional tobacco expert
PUTRAJAYA: There’s no such thing as infringement of freedom of choice when it comes to dealing with addictions, said a regional tobacco expert. Senior Policy Adviser for Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance Dr Mary Assunta Kolandai said the generational endgame (GEG) bill, expected to be tabled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat in October, […]
GEG Bill: MOH mulls doing away with compounds against child offenders [Updated]
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is considering the idea of doing away with compounds against child offenders under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, which is expected to be tabled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat next month. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said it was one of the recommendations by […]
Bacaan kedua RUU kawalan produk merokok bulan depan, isu kompaun dijangka dapat bantahan
PUTRAJAYA: Isu kompaun dan kuantum denda dijangka mendapat bantahan segelintir Ahli Parlimen pada bacaan kedua Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 yang akan dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat bulan depan. Menteri Kesihatan, Dr Zaliha Mustafa, berkata ia kerana ada dalam kalangan wakil rakyat itu berpandangan bahawa generasi muda yang menggunakan produk berkenaan […]
Kompaun RM500 kesalahan merokok dijangka terus dibantah Ahli Dewan Rakyat
PUTRAJAYA – Kompaun sebanyak RM500 bagi kesalahan merokok di kawasan larangan dijangka terus mendapat bantahan ahli-ahli Parlimen di Dewan Rakyat. Lantaran itu,Menteri Kesihatan, Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, pihaknya terbuka dengan sebarang pandangan mengenai perkara itu serta langkah penyelesaian yang boleh diambil terhadapya. Bagaimanapun katanya, undang-undang itu tidak mustahil boleh dilaksanakan sekiranya ia mendapat sokongan majoriti […]
RUU Kawalan Produk Merokok: Isu kompaun dijangka dapat bantahan
Putrajaya: Isu kompaun dan kuantum denda dijangka mendapat bantahan segelintir Ahli Parlimen pada bacaan kedua Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 yang akan dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat bulan depan. Menteri Kesihatan, Dr Zaliha Mustafa, berkata ia kerana ada dalam kalangan wakil rakyat itu berpandangan generasi muda yang menggunakan produk berkenaan hanya […]
