Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.
With nearly 8 million deaths worldwide each year from the tobacco pandemic, it is one of the largest risks to public health that the world has ever faced.
Traditional smoking is well-known for causing respiratory problems but vaping also poses risks. Young vapers have reported symptoms such as chronic cough, phlegm and bronchitis.
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