Surge in ecigarette use in Malaysia


PUTRAJAYA: There has been an increase of 600% in the number of ecigarette users in the country over the past 12 years, a study shows.

According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2023, the prevalence of ecigarette use among those aged between 15 and 24 increased from 1.1% in 2011 to 8.6% in 2023.

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