Public health

Spain leads Europe in marijuana production, with 130 tons seized in 2021, increasing 18 times from 2014. The booming industry poses public health and criminal concerns.

US Senator Dick Durbin has called on the FDA to take immediate action to protect public health by banning flavored e-cigarettes.

Bangkok Public Health Office (PSOB) expresses concern over the lack of protective measures for e-cigarettes, marijuana, and kratom in educational and medical institutions.

According to Turkish news website, Turkey has over 15 million smokers, with nearly 20 million people smoking regularly.

The US FDA reportedly denies marketing orders for Suorin and blu PLUS+ e-cigarettes, drawing criticism from the VTA.

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is hosting a smoking and e-cigarette cessation contest for students in Canada.

According to US News, the smoking rate in the US has reached a historic low of 11.5%, falling from 42% in 1965, signaling the success of anti-tobacco campaigns.

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the ban on e-cigarettes in 2018 was due to public health concerns, not potential tax losses.