4 While smoking has been linked to numerous health risks, vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative. I will explore more of the similarities and differences between smoking and vaping.Tobacco Tobacco contains more than 200 harmful substances, about 60 of which are carcinogenic. These substances impact nearly every organ in the body. Cancers are often linked to smoking including lung cancer, throat cancer, and oral cancer. Nicotine can be directly absorbed and exposed to those body parts. However, since chemicals are distributed by the bloodstream to all organs, it also increases the risk of cancer in the entire body. Smoking also lowers your HDL (good) cholesterol and raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of life-threatening conditions such as angina, heart attacks, cerebral haemorrhage, and stroke.Legal Smoking Age In Japan, even though the legal age of adulthood was lowered to 18, Japanese law prohibits the smoking and the consumption of alcohol by those under 20 years of age. In Malaysia, smoking and the use of tobacco substitutes by individuals under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited. According to the Laws of Malaysia, Act 852 stated “No person who is a minor shall smoke, chew or use in any manner whatsoever any tobacco product, or smoke any substitute tobacco product” (Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024).Smoking in Public Places Malaysia allows the Health Minister to designate any building, area, or vehicle as a smoke-free zone. Violations can result in a fine of up to RM5,000. In Japan, many public spaces, such as train stations and restaurants, are smoke-free. Some facilities allow designated smoking areas if they meet specific criteria, but schools, hospitals, childcare facilities, and government buildings are entirely smoke-free. Minors (under the age of 20) are prohibited from entering smoking areas. Facilities that allow smoking must display appropriate signage.Vape Some vapes do not contain nicotine or generate the tar, which is commonly associated with health risks of cigarettes, leading many to believe that vapes are a safer alternative. E-cigarettes are not classified as tobacco under current Japanese laws, so they fall outside of smoking regulations and are sold by manufacturers without consistent oversight. Although vapes often contain pleasant flavours like fruit, the health effects of inhaling the associated chemicals remain unclear. Additionally, some imported products contain nicotine, which is banned in Japan, or use illicit substances like cannabis. Explosions caused by faulty lithium-ion batteries in vapes have also been reported. Both tobacco and vape products pose serious health risks. It is essential to understand these risks and treat both products with caution.Source: Government of Japan Online Public Informationhttps://www.gov-online.go.jp/useful/article/201907/2.html#secondSection 2. Health Risks: VAPE vs. Tobacco3. Smoking Regulations in Japan and Malaysia
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