Pushing on to strengthen our stand against nicotine addiction


Malaysia did poorly in two indexes measuring tobacco industry interference in health policy in 2023, showcasing our vulnerability to undue influence from industry on our government officials. — Filepic

Nicotine addiction from tobacco use is harmful.

The numerous harms, which have been known for decades, include increased risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases; ill effects on reproductive health; and various cancers, as well as resistance to chemo- and radiotherapeutic agents.

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