Thailand marks World No Tobacco Day, focuses on youth vaping dangers

As the world observes World No Tobacco Day today, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and vaping, including the health risks associated with smoking and the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on non-smokers.

In Thailand, the Non-Smoking Campaign Foundation and the Tobacco Consumption Control Network are paying particular attention to the issue of vaping, which they consider a significant and growing concern for young people. Consequently, the campaign slogan for World No Tobacco Day 2023 in Thailand is “E-cigarettes are toxic, addictive, dangerous.”

Thai medical professionals are increasingly concerned about the growing number of pneumonia and bronchitis cases linked to vaping and e-cigarettes, especially among cannabis oil users. However, poor diagnosis and reporting are problems due to doctors’ limited…