Vietnam remains among countries with highest smoking rates
After more than 12 years of implementing tobacco control measures, the rate of active smoking among adults in Vietnam has decreased, but ultimately, it is still high when compared globally.
Stronger policy needed to prevent youths from smoking e-cigarettes
It is essential to issue a stronger policy to prevent the use of e-cigarettes among youths, heard a meeting held by the Health Ministry’s Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund in Hanoi on April 7.
Cigarette detox, consultation centres to be improved next year
Consultations about cigarette detoxification via telephone and at medical stations and hospitals will be improved.