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BMC Med Inf

Abstract Although the health risks of tobacco smoking are well documented, there is increasing evidence that smokers have a lower incidence of some inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases

Robin Koval, chief executive officer and president of Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on reducing tobacco use, says the United States can also reduce smoking rates by breaking down national data and targeting specific demographic groups

In a parallel move, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry, in July 2025, mandated e-commerce platforms to authenticate seller business permits and FDA product registrations before vape listings

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