Asia-Pacific Tobacco Control Situation Outlined
Mackay JM, Dorotheo EU, Assunta M, Ritthiphakdee B. Tobacco control in Asia-Pacific: wins, challenges, and targets. Tobacco Control. 2022;31:146-149. “Currently, half the world’s tobacco is grown and consumed in Asia. Male smoking rates remain generally high but, since 1980, have been halved in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The traditionally low female rates have not risen as was feared they might. However, electronic cigarette and heated tobacco product use are increasing, especially among youth, leading to a major current challenge for Asia, especially with the industry misusing harm reduction as a strategy to whitewash its corporate image.”
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Comment: Although tobacco control progress in Asia has been significant, efforts to counter the tobacco industry require advances in key areas that are outlined in this article.
Stephen Hamann
