Immediate Regulation on Emerging Tobacco and Nicotine Products: Essential for Public Health
Islamabad – November 7, 2024 – The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) is urgently calling for immediate regulation on emerging tobacco and nicotine products, which have seen a troubling rise in popularity among children and youth in Pakistan. Health activists warn that these products, often marketed as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes, pose significant health risks and contribute to the growing tobacco epidemic, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Dr. Khalil Ahmad, Program Manager at SPARC, expressed grave concern over the tobacco industry’s tactics. “The industry is aggressively promoting emerging nicotine products, which are designed to attract young users through appealing marketing strategies that mislead them into believing that these p...
