37 million children use tobacco because tobacco industry ‘actively targets’ teens – WHO
20 percent of 15-year-olds surveyed reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. GENEVA – The tobacco industry “actively targets” teens with new tactics, and an estimated 37 million children aged 13 – 15 use tobacco as a result of that, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report that was released Thursday, Anadolu Agency […]
E-cigarette use in M’sia surges by 600% in 12 years
The 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey reveals that e-cigarette usage among Malaysian adults has risen to 5.8%, compared to less than 1% in 2011. PETALING JAYA: A global tobacco survey has revealed a 600% surge in e-cigarette usage in Malaysia over the past 12 years. According to the 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 5.8% […]
RM1.02m in compound notices issued in April for smoking offences – MOH
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) issued 4,133 compounds totalling RM1.02 million for smoking offences last month, said Health director-general Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. He said a total of 7,195 notices were issued after inspecting 17,719 premises under the enforcement of the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2002 (PPKHT 2004). Regarding enforcement actions […]
41 pct of Malaysian smokers don’t plan to quit smoking, survey finds
PUTRAJAYA: Some 41 per cent of adult smokers in Malaysia have no plans to quit the habit, a survey has found. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Malaysia 2023 survey released by the Health Ministry today, only nine per cent of smoking adults planned to quit within the next month. Another 13 per […]
80% of Malaysians exposed to tobacco smoke in restaurants
PETALING JAYA: Nearly 80% of Malaysians are exposed to tobacco smoke in restaurants, according to a global tobacco survey. The 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) released today reported that 77.6% of adults were exposed to tobacco smoke in restaurants. “Nearly 29.2% were exposed (to it) in government buildings, 19% on public transport and 18.6% […]
Vape users face ‘significantly higher’ risk of disease, warns new study
Long-term vaping will see young people’s risk of disease significantly increase, according to a study from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). The research also found a link between vaping and cardiovascular problems. The study, led by Dr Donal O’Shea, a Professor of Chemistry at RCSI, focused on flavoured vapes and used artificial […]
Intai guru hisap rokok, tiga murid kena tumbuk, cekik
PONTIAN – Seorang guru didakwa bertindak luar kawalan apabila menampar, menumbuk serta mencekik leher empat anak muridnya dalam kejadian di sebuah sekolah agama di sini, petang kelmarin. Guru lelaki berusia 48 tahun itu bertindak demikian dipercayai berang setelah tiga murid berusia 10 dan 11 mengintainya menghisap rokok di dalam sebuah stor. Guru terbabit juga didakwa […]
Lebih daripada 6,000 bahan kimia berbahaya dibebaskan dalam asap rokok
Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) meletakkan rokok sebagai salah satu ancaman kesihatan awam terbesar yang dihadapi dunia. Rokok membunuh lebih dari 8 juta orang di seluruh dunia setiap tahun. Lebih daripada 7 juta kematian di seluruh dunia adalah akibat penggunaan tembakau langsung manakala sekitar 1.3 juta adalah hasil daripada bukan perokok yang terdedah kepada asap rokok. […]
Oman: Plain packaging implemented
Plain packaging of tobacco products came into effect in Oman in April 2024. The measure is in accordance with Ministerial Decision 67/2023 Deeming an Omani Standard Specification Binding. All old stock is to be used by 30 June 2024, and no old packaging is allowed to enter the country. After that date, products in retails shops […]
Doctor: Lung diseases appearing among teens with proliferation of vaping | ANC
Headstart: Is vaping safer than cigarette smoking? Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance executive director Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo tackles that issue as he debunks common misconceptions on vaping.
