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Thailand asked to follow the PH lead in accepting safer tobacco alternatives

MANILA, Philippines — A consumer advocate asked the government of Thailand to follow the lead of the Philippines in passing legislation that encourages millions of smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives to prevent deaths and diseases.

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Sale of three flavored cigarette products stopped with immediate effect

COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - The sale of three types of flavored cigarette products distributed by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) has been stopped with immediate effect. Accordingly, the sale of Dunhill Switch, Dunhill Double Capsule and John Player Gold Pro Cool cigarettes has been stopped.

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Mzansi make the switch: Vaping trial leads to smoking cessation results

South Africa, home to 11.1 million smokers over the age of 15, faces a significant challenge in achieving smoking cessation goals. This is due to a lack of public cessation services and products leaving many with limited options, resulting in only 3% to 5% ever achieving complete abstinence through traditional methods.

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No more excuses, no more delays on Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill

After several false starts and mishaps, this version of the proposed piece of omnibus legislation, previously known as the Tobacco And Smoking Control Bill and popularly known as the Generational Endgame (GEG) Bill, will be missing a key component. It will not feature any provision referencing the GEG. These have been removed or decoupled from the bill.

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Regulate vape, e-cigarettes immediately, says Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR: Vape and electronic cigarettes must be regulated immediately through future rules, says Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

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Malawi Now a Full Party to FCTC

Malawi is now a full party to the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The government ratified the FCTC in August 2023, and the treaty took effect Nov. 16.

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Association between having a meal together with family and smoking: a cross-sectional nationwide survey

Background: Smoking is a major risk factor that significantly affects public health. Although the South Korean government spends significant money on smoking cessation services, the smoking rate remains stagnant. Families influence health-conscious decisions, and family meals can positively affect smoking suppression and health behaviors. Therefore, this study investigated whether family meals are correlated with adults' smoking behaviors.

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Ignoring the evidence and science will cost more smokers' lives

Ignorance and misinformation threaten to rob Kenyan smokers of their best chance to quit their deadly habit. In a country where the Ministry of Health says about 8,100 die each year from tobacco-related diseases, we must explore all available avenues to help smokers beat their addiction.

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