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Jump to full article: Brunei Direct (bn), 2008-05-25
Author: P Marilyn
Intro: Brunei Darussalam is currently facing an increase in chronic diseases that are non-contagious and preventable, such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney diseases and coronary heart diseases.
This was said by Acting Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hazair bin Haji Abdullah in a speech during the handover of Tobacco Act 2005 poster and "no smoking" notice yesterday.
The acting minister said the increase is due to the modern way of life, such as eating trends and lack of physical activities as well as smoking habits and the effects of second-hand smoke. . . .
The acting minister also noted the importance of the Tobacco Act 2005, which will be enforced on June 1, as a step to protecting the citizens from the negative effects of tobacco.
Under the act, smoking is not allowed in public places, including government buildings and public transportations.
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