Interdisciplinary Conference on Tobacco Regulation and E-cigarette Control

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Nov.23.2023

Interdisciplinary Conference on Tobacco Regulation and E-cigarette Control

Brazil to hold its first interdisciplinary conference, the "SBGMD," on November 25 in Guarujá to discuss tobacco regulation and e-cigarette impact.

Brazil will hold its first interdisciplinary conference on November 25th, Saturday, called the "SBGMD". The conference will take place in Guarujá and will address all aspects of tobacco use regulation, including issues concerning the suboptimal health population and smoking cessation efforts.

Doctors and scientists will discuss at the conference the impact of e-cigarette use on health and methods of controlling this practice.

References:

[1] Cigarro eletrônico: especialistas debatem uso de vapes no controle de danos e redução do tabagismo

Also Read:

[1] Former Brazilian Health Regulator: E-cig should be Regulated rather than Prohibited

[2] Brazilian Federal Police Crack Down on Illegal E-cigarette Trade

[3] E-cigarette Market: Paraguay's Role as a Transshipment Hub

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