Consumption tripled
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The consumption of tobacco and tobacco-related products among Myanmar youths aged 15 and under has increased around threefold from 2001 to 2016, according to a workshop on the control against tobacco and tobacco-related products.
“According to the 2014 surveys, more than 43 percent of the male adults and more than eight percent of female adults are tobacco smokers,” said Myint Htwe, minister for health and sports.
“As the country sees increased tobacco consumption among the youths, the ministry will carry out a national campaign to educate young students about the dangers of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and health life in cooperation with the ministry of education.”