Would Higher Age Limits Reduce Smoking Prevalence?

Azrul Mohd Khalib, Head & Founder, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy

15-Aug-24 08:30

Would Higher Age Limits Reduce Smoking Prevalence?

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Last month, Indonesia raised the minimum age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21 in a bid to lower the prevalence of smoking and curb underage smokers. Should Malaysia consider a similar policy? We discuss initiatives to combat nicotine use with healthcare policy expert Azrul Mohd Khalib.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See

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Categories: health policy, wellness

Tags: smoking, vaping, health policy,

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