Jump to full article: Brunei Direct (bn), 2007-07-03
Author: Sonia K
Intro: This was stated by the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Awg Suyoi, in his speech as guest of honour at the World No Tobacco Day launching ceremony held at The Mall in Gadong, yesterday.
According to the minister, the incidence of lung and bronchus cancer in Brunei had increased from 30 cases in 2003 to 56 cases in 2005.
This year's theme, which as chosen by World Health Organisation, is "100 per cent tobacco-free environment", while the slogan for this year's World No Tobacco Day is "Smoke-free inside - Create and Enjoy 100 per cent Smoke Free Environments".
"This theme gives attention for promoting an environment that is 100 per cent free from tobacco smoke in the most effective ways to protect the public from exposure to tobacco smoke," said the guest of honour.
"The Ministry of Health (MoH) in time to come will implement the Tobacco Order 2005 and its regulations. This order aims to protect the health of the citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam from the negative effects of tobacco usage and tobacco products," the Health Minister said.
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