The Need for Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes and Vaping Products in Pakistan: A Public Health Imperative
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https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v14i4.1231Keywords:
Vaping products, mandatory warning labels, graphic warning labelsAbstract
In Pakistan, tobacco use is prevalent despite the alarming rates of tobacco-related mortality. Effective and comprehensive anti-smoking policies are urgently needed. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine the need for implementing graphics warning labels on cigarette packs and individual cigarettes in Pakistan, given the low literacy rate of the country. As demonstrated in countries such as Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, graphic warnings are effective at deterring tobacco use. Furthermore, this paper examines the undeniable link between tobacco smoking and various types of cancer, highlighting the grave public health implications. E-cigarettes are also highlighted for their increasing popularity and potential risks, emphasizing the need for regulation. It is suggested that vaping products be taxed and labeled with mandatory warnings to mitigate their use and consequent health risks. The amalgamated enforcement of these strategies, adapted to suit Pakistan’s unique socio-cultural landscape, could significantly contribute to curtailing the country’s tobacco usage and related fatality rates.
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