PETALING JAYA: Implementing bans on the display of cigarettes, and introducing plain packaging can deter their attractiveness and prevent new smokers from picking up the habit, says a health expert.
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib said these measures could make cigarettes less appealing and prevent casual smokers from picking up the habit.
“However, they cannot work in isolation. They are not cure-alls, and they must be implemented together with existing anti-smoking initiatives to be effective,” he told FMT.
Azrul said while measures like plain packaging, which involve the removal of brands, may not heavily impact long-term smokers, they can significantly reduce the influence of cigarette marketing.
He said Australia saw a decline of about 25% in smoking prevalence…
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