Anti-smoking law comes into effect
The law on the prevention and control of smoking takes effect on May 1, 2013.
The law on the prevention and control of smoking takes effect on May 1, 2013, according to the Health Ministry.
The law, with 5 chapters and 35 clauses, regulates measures aimed to reduce the demand for tobacco, control supply and prevent tobacco harm, said the ministry at a conference in Hanoi on April 23.
According to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Xuyen, in the coming time, the implementation of the law will focus on enforcing the smoking ban in agencies, government offices, schools, hospitals and a number of public places.
Regulating cigarette advertisement, promotion and funding will be another focus, she added.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Vietnam is one of 15 countries with the most smokers in the world. About half of all male adults (15 years old and above) in the country are smokers.
Earlier on January 25, 2013, the Prime Minister approved the national strategy to combat tobacco’s negative impacts by 2020.-VNA
The law, with 5 chapters and 35 clauses, regulates measures aimed to reduce the demand for tobacco, control supply and prevent tobacco harm, said the ministry at a conference in Hanoi on April 23.
According to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Xuyen, in the coming time, the implementation of the law will focus on enforcing the smoking ban in agencies, government offices, schools, hospitals and a number of public places.
Regulating cigarette advertisement, promotion and funding will be another focus, she added.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Vietnam is one of 15 countries with the most smokers in the world. About half of all male adults (15 years old and above) in the country are smokers.
Earlier on January 25, 2013, the Prime Minister approved the national strategy to combat tobacco’s negative impacts by 2020.-VNA
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