Short-term benefits of quitting smoking, such as decreased heart rate and blood pressure, increased blood circulation, reduced coughing or shortness of breath, and the return of healthier carbon monoxide levels, can also bring relief
Zhu SH, Sun JY, Bonnevie E, et al
Some countries impose strict import limits or ban certain tobacco products entirely
Not to be outdone, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids published a statement commending the Vietnamese government for prioritizing the health and well-being of youth. The campaign had nothing to say about the 16 million adults who smoke in Vietnam and could benefit from access to safer nicotine alternatives
I was thinking about this as Washington whiplashed from raising the age for tobacco sales to ratcheting up tensions with Iran