Tag: teens

17 November 2023

MCTC Links Rise In Teen, Adult Nicotine Poisoning In Malaysia To Vape

MCTC says Malaysia's trend in nicotine poisoning has shifted from under-5 children before 2021 to now increasing among teenagers and adults, attributing this shift to the rise of e-cigarette and vape use by youths. EVALI is also challenging to diagnose.

1 June 2023

Malaysia

NHMS Survey: One-Third Of Malaysian Teens Are Overweight Or Obese

The NHMS 2022 finds 1 in 3 Malaysian teens aged 13-17 is overweight/ obese, 4 in 5 are physically inactive, 2 in 3 lead sedentary lifestyles, 1 in 3 drink soft drinks daily, 1 in 10 eat fast food at least 3 days/ week, 4 in 5 don't eat enough fruits & veg.

1 June 2023

Malaysia

Learn From US Cautionary Tale Of Youth Vaping Epidemic, Expert Tells Malaysia

Malaysia has higher current vape and cigarette use among teens than the United States. An American public health expert singles out youths as the biggest concern with vaping, saying that nicotine and vaping can harm the brain and lung development of young children and teens.

31 May 2023

Malaysia

Save Youths From Nicotine Addiction, Pass The Tobacco Bill, MMA Tells MPs

MMA urges MPs to prioritise the health of Malaysians by voting in support of the tobacco bill. "We now have the opportunity to save the younger generation and generations to come from the dangers of smoking and vape addiction".

30 May 2023

Malaysia

NHMS Survey: 60,000 Malaysian Teens Currently Using Drugs

NHMS 2022 findings reveal 60,000 Malaysian teens aged 13-17 are currently using drugs; 106,000 tried drugs at least once in their lifetime. Among adolescents who ever used drugs, 2.8% (inhalants), 2.3% (kratom), 1.1% (marijuana), 1.0% (amphetamine/ meth).

29 May 2023

Malaysia

Inside Malaysia’s Vape Stores: The Lure Of Addictive Flavours For Youths

In CodeBlue's investigation of 10 vape stores in the Klang Valley, most tried to push their nicotine products to non-smokers. Some say it's the flavour or how you vape (stressed/ relaxed) that determines addiction. "It's like drinking coconut water".

26 May 2023

Malaysia

NHMS Survey: One-Third Of Sexually Experienced Malaysian Teens Had Sex Before Turning 14

MOH's NHMS 2022 survey shows that one-third of Malaysian teens aged 13 to 17 who have ever had sex engaged in sexual activity before turning 14. Three quarters are sexually active, 88% don't use condoms/ any birth control, and 11% have multiple sexual partners. The age of consent for sex is 16.

25 May 2023

Malaysia

NHMS Survey: Among Malaysian Teens, Smoking Rate Falls But Vaping Prevalence Rises To 15%

According to NHMS Survey 2022, e-cigarette and vape use among Malaysian teens aged 13-17 rose from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022, while cigarette smoking rates in this group dropped from 13.8% to 6.2%. Teen vaping prevalence: 23.3% (male), 6.2% (female).

24 May 2023

Malaysia

Malaysian Green Lung Association: ‘Don’t Let State Elections Stall Tobacco Bill’

“If the people and parents cannot rely on the Ministry of Health to safeguard the health of their children, who else can they place their hopes on?”

14 April 2022

Malaysia

Sick Seniors Can Get Second Covid Booster, Immunocompromised Teens Eligible For Booster

Those aged 60 and above who don't want a second booster will not lose their fully vax status; healthy elderly can get a doctor's recommendation for a second booster.

Tag: teens

MCTC Links Rise In Teen, Adult Nicotine Poisoning In Malaysia To Vape

NHMS Survey: One-Third Of Malaysian Teens Are Overweight Or Obese

Learn From US Cautionary Tale Of Youth Vaping Epidemic, Expert Tells Malaysia

Save Youths From Nicotine Addiction, Pass The Tobacco Bill, MMA Tells MPs

NHMS Survey: 60,000 Malaysian Teens Currently Using Drugs

Inside Malaysia’s Vape Stores: The Lure Of Addictive Flavours For Youths

NHMS Survey: One-Third Of Sexually Experienced Malaysian Teens Had Sex Before Turning 14

NHMS Survey: Among Malaysian Teens, Smoking Rate Falls But Vaping Prevalence Rises To 15%

Malaysian Green Lung Association: ‘Don’t Let State Elections Stall Tobacco Bill’

Sick Seniors Can Get Second Covid Booster, Immunocompromised Teens Eligible For Booster

LIAM CEO Stunned By 13-Page Hospital Bill For RM19,000 Minor Hernia Surgery

UM’s Medical Faculty Targets 200 Graduates Annually Despite Declining Interest In Medicine

APHM: Insurance Industry Makes ‘Big Profits’, But Private Hospitals’ Revenue ‘Carefully Controlled’

Protection For Female Doctors In Malaysian Public Hospitals — Klang Valley Specialist

Selcare Diagnostics Helps Ensure Self-Sufficiency For Selangor State Health Programmes