No data over vape-related illness in Malaysia, says health ministry

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Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says the government has set up a committee to study the effects of vape and e-cigarettes. FMTNews Vape

The health ministry says further studies have to be carried out to confirm whether it is the cannabis and other additives in vape liquid that is causing all the problems.

“We hope the scientific community can do the necessary research,” he told reporters after opening the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity conference at Istana Hotel today.“A committee has been formed to study vaping and e-cigarettes, and the steps that need to be taken.“There are also anecdotal reports of worsening lung function from those who used vape.

 

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