Malaysia Urged to Review Nicotine Policy to Protect Young Generation
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A doctor, Dr Devadas Pathiyil Ramankutty, has written an article on the CodeBlue news portal calling on Malaysia to review its nicotine policy. In the article, he explains that nicotine is a substance that very easily causes addiction.
According to the article, teenagers are more vulnerable to nicotine dependence. This is because their brains are still in the process of developing. Exposure to nicotine at this stage is said to be capable of affecting brain development.
The writer argues that this issue needs serious attention because it is closely linked to the health of future generations. He stresses that existing policies need to be re-evaluated so that children and teenagers can be protected from the dangers of nicotine.
The article adds to the discussion on the best ways to protect teenagers in Malaysia from nicotine addiction. The issue continues to attract attention among health experts and the public.
Sources: CodeBlue
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