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Malaysia is facing a growing challenge as vaping becomes increasingly common among adolescents, young adults and long-time smokers seeking alternatives. While e-cigarettes are often promoted as a comparatively “safer” option, vaping is not harmless and can lead to nicotine dependence, with potential health risks for users and those exposed to vape aerosols. These concerns highlight the need for greater public awareness and accessible support to help individuals stop smoking or vaping.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a persistent global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Poverty, overcrowding and limited access to healthcare create an environment that facilitates its continued spread. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 10 million people fell ill with TB in 2022, with over 1.5 million deaths, making it one of the leading infectious disease killers globally. What is TB?
This study was reported in accordance to the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist (Supplementary Table S1). This study was a retrospective analysis of aggregated sales data of antibiotics for primary care facilities in Malaysia for the period 2018–2021. This study used the national drug procurement data obtained from the database of the Pharmaceutical Services Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
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