Help current smokers to stub out the habit too, urge experts

Experts say if parents who smoke and have children who will be under the GEG can’t quit, they must not smoke in front of their kids or at home. – AZMAN GHANi/The Star

THERE are plans to ban smoking and vaping for the younger generation, but more help should also be given to existing smokers.

Respiratory specialist Dr Helmy Haja Mydin says, as quitting can be tough, it is important to make more services available to help smokers snuff out the habit.