E-Cigarette Poisoning Cases Among Malaysian Children

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS.ai
Nov.30.2023
E-Cigarette Poisoning Cases Among Malaysian Children
The Malaysian Ministry of Health revealed that there have been 100 cases of poisoning caused by e-cigarettes from 2015 to August 2020, with 69 cases involving children.

According to a recent report by Nanyang Post, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Logunisman, has disclosed that there have been a total of 100 cases of poisoning caused by e-cigarettes from 2015 to August 2020. What is even more alarming is that a staggering 69 cases involve children.

 

In recent years, the hazards of e-cigarettes have raised significant concerns in society. Particularly, children, the most vulnerable group, have become the primary victims in the wave of poisoning cases caused by e-cigarettes.

 

Domestic and international studies have shown that the high concentration of nicotine and other harmful substances in e-cigarette liquids may have serious effects on children's health. The announcement by the Deputy Minister of Health provides stronger legal grounds and social pressure for preventing e-cigarette poisoning and addressing the issue of e-cigarettes.

 

During a session in the parliament, lawmaker Ruganiisman addressed the issue of e-cigarette poisoning incidents raised by opposition party member Lingeswaran. Ruganiisman clarified that the Ministry of Health has presented the "2023 Public Health Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill" to empower the government in regulating the buying and selling of e-cigarettes in the market.

 

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