Youth Day is a significant commemorative event in South Africa annually on 16 June. It honours the country’s youth’s bravery and sacrifices during the Soweto Uprising in 1976. It also acknowledges the role played by young people in shaping the nation’s future.
Legislation that would force retailers to conceal cigarette displays and restrict vaping products has been called anti-science and counterproductive.
The South American Seminar on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), held in São Paulo on 11 May 2023, saw experienced speakers from fields such as public health, academia, and government gather to discuss key science topics related to THR.
Sweden's harm reduction strategy to combat tobacco-related deaths and improve public health is an inspiring model that has saved millions of lives. Sweden’s results towards achieving a smoke-free society is a success story and an exemplary model for countries around the world, especially in Africa to adopt in their ongoing efforts towards reducing the health impact of smoking.
The tobacco epidemic has been one of the biggest public health threats, and smoking is one of the world's largest preventable causes of premature death. An estimated 15.4% of all deaths in the world are attributable to tobacco smoking.
Recent years have witnessed an emerging trend of e-cigarette smoking in Southeast Asia. On the basis of Malaysian perspectives, this cross-sectional study explored the relationship between e-cigarette smoking behaviour and variables such as perceived health benefit, the desire to quit, social acceptance, social impact and product usefulness.
SEREMBAN: The Health Ministry has denied that removing nicotine from the Poisons Act 1953 is akin to gambling with the health of children.
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