Philippines government raises alarm on rising tobacco, vape usage


MANILA (Vietnam News/ANN): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has raised the alarm about the rising prevalence of tobacco and vape usage among local people.

The department cited the results of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey showing that nicotine addiction from tobacco products remains a major public health concern in the country.

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