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Regulations 1 month ago
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Tobacco industry opposes new sweeping controls, belated clarity
The tobacco industry is up in arms over a new set of rules that could cover everything from packaging and tar and nicotine content to additives, not least because of a lack of clarity from the government for the past two years until its issuance deadline on Sunday.
Editorial 10 months ago
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Away from smoking screens
Despite its many advantages, the digital age has also expanded space for promoting tobacco products, exposing users of all ages to smoking via visually appealing content on social media platforms that are short on the economic and health costs of the harmful habit.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public
The governor is fully behind the draft rule, which includes two types of smoke-free zones and contains a raft of clearly defined sanctions that can go up to 50 million (US$3,000) depending on the severity of the offense.
Society 1 year ago
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Government to curb online cigarette ads, protect children's health
The government has committed to curbing online tobacco promotions by forming a special task force to monitor and remove such advertisements, which remain rampant in the digital sphere and pose health risks especially among children and teenagers.
Academia 1 year ago
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Screening for a healthier Indonesia under Prabowo
While the country has made strides in addressing challenges like maternal mortality, stunting and infectious diseases, data shows that NCDs such as IHD, stroke and diabetes have become the leading causes of death and disability.
Academia 2 years ago
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Tobacco control: Logic is marginalized, scientific evidence is futile
In managing the country's tobacco industry, all rational considerations are crushed by economic-industrial dictums with populist mantras such as job creation and tax and excise contributions, to contributions to the state budget.
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