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In line with public health objectives, tax rates on vape products should be increased relative to cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks. A balanced tax framework can discourage uptake among youth, align with harm reduction goals for smokers and generate revenue for health programs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

While conventional treatments often result in a life expectancy of less than a year, newer therapies, including more convenient options such as oral targeted tablets, can now extend survival to as long as three years. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

Interestingly, not all lifestyle choices automatically disqualify someone. Smoking and vaping, for instance, do not necessarily prevent a person from donating, provided they have stopped at least a week prior. Photo: Canva

Of the 13,613 teenagers who underwent health screenings last year, 664 were found to be obese, 1,689 were overweight, while 1,697 were underweight. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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User @VQueen Empire uploaded a photo of herself lying on a hospital bed with the aid of an oxygen machine after having her lungs drained, allegedly due to passively inhaling cigarette smoke.

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Five out of every 1,000 Malaysians are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a condition that causes chronic autoimmune joint pain, with women said to be two to three times more at risk than men. Photo: Canva

Several coin-operated laundromats around the capital found that most premises visited had put up 'No Smoking' signs on the premises. Photo by Bernama