The Philippine vape bill: how politics affects health

Solidum, Jea Giezl Niedo; Solomon, Roselyn G; Silverio, Clyde E; Dee, Edward Christopher

doi:10.1016/s2213-2600(22)00292-2

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“…With health being political, policymakers are called in this endeavor to contribute by prioritizing public health gains over economic benefits. 3 One example of this is the recent passing of House Bill 5532, which aims to increase excise taxes on these products to combat the youth vaping crisis. 16 Current policymakers' preferential decisions about this can impact the trajectory of an entire generation’s health choices.…”

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“…The aim is to pinpoint medical research on vaping in the Philippines as of March 2023. The search returned 21 articles, with only a handful of articles relevant to the Philippine vaping situation: a commentary tackling how the Philippine political landscape affects health priorities in the context of e-cigarettes, 3 a feature article on the rising problem of vaping among the Filipino youth, 4 and a descriptive correlation study in the Philippines looking at the knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards e-cigarettes. 5 Google Scholar was also thoroughly searched for studies on the Philippine e-cigarette situation.…”

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E-Smoking out the Facts: The Philippines’ Vaping Dilemma

Sese

Guillermo

2023

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The Commercial Determinants of Health (CDH) have a major impact on the health of a country's population. The marketing and promotion of products and services by corporations, especially multinational businesses, can significantly impact individuals and communities, both positively and negatively. The vaping epidemic in the Philippines is an example of how commercial influences and government policies, in the context of disinformation, can exacerbate public health issues. The Philippines is facing a rising use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) among youth. We conducted a literature review in PubMed and Google Scholar to examine the state of vaping in the Philippines and the lack of research on the health implications of the growing e-cigarette industry. We also discussed the vape bill which lapsed into law – Republic Act 11900, which regulates e-cigarettes and transfers the regulatory power from the Department of Health to the Department of Trade and Industry. We outlined a call to action on three fronts: tailoring national policies, funding research, and improving health education in the youth. Policymakers must prioritize public health gains over economic benefits and consider the impact of their decisions on future generations' health choices.

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E-Smoking out the Facts: The Philippines’ Vaping Dilemma

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Guillermo

2023

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“…In the Philippines, the recently passed “Vape Bill” lowered the minimum age required to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes from 21 to 18 years, underscoring the power of the tobacco industry to influence public health policy, with implications for the epidemiology of lung disease. 16 Furthermore, local research is needed to clarify not only the epidemiologic but also the molecular makeup of lung cancer among Filipinos. 17 …”

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Lung cancer screening in the Philippines: the need for guidelines based on the local context and the imperative for improved access to screening

Suanes¹,

Alberto²,

Alberto³

et al. 2023

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

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Prevalence and Covariates of Electronic Cigarette Use among Students Aged 13–15 Years in the Philippines: 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

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Njie,

Jacques

et al. 2023

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Electronic cigarette use is growing in popularity and accessibility among youth in the Southeast Asia region. We analyzed data on 6670 students, aged 13–15 years, from the Philippines’ 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey. Prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated for current use (i.e., past 30 days), ever use, and awareness of e-cigarettes. Chi-square tests compared prevalence differences between groups. Multiple logistic regression models assessed factors associated with e-cigarette use while controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, current use of other tobacco products, and secondhand smoke exposure. Prevalence of current e-cigarette use was 14.1% (95% CI = 12.4%, 15.8%), ever use was 24.6% (95% CI = 22.4%, 26.9%), and awareness was 75.5% (95% CI = 73.0%, 78.0%). Current use of any other tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke at home, school, or other public places were positively associated with current and ever use of e-cigarettes. Boys and youth living in Luzon or Mindanao had higher odds of current e-cigarette use compared to girls and youth in Visayas. Findings indicated that one in four Philippine students aged 13–15 years ever used e-cigarettes and one in seven currently use e-cigarettes. This study highlights the importance of implementing evidence-based strategies, including relevant tobacco control policies.

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The Philippine vape bill: how politics affects health

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E-Smoking out the Facts: The Philippines’ Vaping Dilemma

E-Smoking out the Facts: The Philippines’ Vaping Dilemma

Lung cancer screening in the Philippines: the need for guidelines based on the local context and the imperative for improved access to screening

Prevalence and Covariates of Electronic Cigarette Use among Students Aged 13–15 Years in the Philippines: 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

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