As we resiliently emerge from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Harm Reduction Forum 2023 has convened in-person! Serving as a premier platform for disseminating the latest scientific studies and advancements in the field of Public Health, our physical gathering fosters stronger bonds and encourages more innovative discussions on our key topics.
Health experts, especially those specialized in harm reduction, have declared that the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is irrelevant, stating that in its current form, the instrument is not capable of influencing change in reducing harm among tobacco smokers.
Introduction: Heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine vaping products (NVPs) both are legal consumer products in the Republic of Korea. Little is known about perceptions of harmfulness of HTPs and NVPs relative to cigarettes in South Korea among adults who smoke, and how exposure to marketing may be associated with harmfulness perceptions.
The government plans to table a revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill in Parliament Monday in an unorthodox process. GEG revisions include higher fines for suppliers, lower fines for GEG smokers/ vapers, 2-year educational enforcement.
Cigarette smoking remains an important health concern and is still a leading cause of preventable mortality. Nicotine is the substance responsible for sustained tobacco use and dependence. Identification of biomarkers underlying nicotine dependence behavior is important to identify people at risk for this dependence.
Background: Smoking is an important risk factor for various diseases, especially cancer. Aims: To estimate the prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe smoking and its association with cancer incidence in Middle Eastern countries.
KUALA LUMPUR: The local vape retailers are facing an uncertain future as the government continues to delay in regulating the industry, with a growing concern that these businesses could shutter by year-end.
PETALING JAYA: A think tank estimates that over RM1.1 billion in government spending can be saved annually if harm reduction policies in public health and transportation are adopted.
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