Vietnam has more than 15 millions of smokers

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Health Strategy and Policy revealed that Vietnam has about 15 millions of cigarette smokers and more than 4 millions of pipe tobacco smokers nationwide.

The Health Ministry’s National Programme on Tobacco Effect Prevention has launched the “National No Tobacco Week” from May 25^th to 31^st, in response to the “World No Tobacco Day” (May 31^st).

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), smoking is one of the major causes of deadly diseases and cancers, with 90% of cases of lung cancer deaths resulting from smoking.

It is essential to raise public awareness of the dangerous health effects of smoking for every person, especially young people.

Source: VNA

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