World Health Organization South-East Asia Region - WHO SEARO 57d ago

Tobacco use remains a major public health challenge in Bhutan. According to the National Health Survey 2023, tobacco prevalence is increasing, including a concerning rise in e-cigarette consumption, especially among youth and adolescents, compounded by widespread misconceptions about the safety of these products. Exposure to secondhand smoke continues to pose significant health risks, aggravated by low public awareness. #Tobacco #NCDs #Bhutan #noncommunicablediseases #smoking #ecigarettes #healthforall