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Vaping @ Toril Davao (RESEARCHED BY : Jose, Miranda)

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TITLE: Vaping @ Toril Davao

AUTHOR: Schyzzhls Taclendo

DATE PUBLISHED: August 7, 2018

KEY CONTENT: This video shows a young woman vaping while driving in Toril, Davao City. It signifies how vaping is now being normalized by the public, especially in Mindanao, and that it is even done while driving on the road.

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Davao to ban sale, use of e-cigarettes (RESEARCHED BY : Miguel, Lionel)

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TITLE: Davao to ban sale, use of e-cigarettes

AUTHOR: Sunstar Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: November 21, 2019

KEY INFO: The Davao City Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) is pushing for a complete ban on the sale and use of e-cigarettes following the nation's first confirmed vaping-related illness. President Rodrigo Duterte's nationwide ban on e-cigarette use in public places aligns with Davao City's prior prohibition of vaping in public areas, with the VRU aiming to amplify their campaign against e-cigarettes due to safety concerns.

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Vaping and the youth: Experts raise alarm on health risks (RESEARCHED BY : Delarmente, Raziya)

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URL: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/30/2277546/vaping-and-youth-experts-raise-alarm-health-risks-

TITLE: Vaping and the youth: Experts raise alarm on health risks

AUTHOR: Philstar

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. was alarmed by the increasing number of teenagers that are actively engaged with e-cigarettes. Due to this, a group of doctors specializing in children's health warned teenagers about the possible illnesses they may develop due to vaping. Despite the presence of significant policies aimed at regulating the usage, production, distribution, and marketing of e-cigarettes, the Philippines remains without a direct law specifically addressing their online sales. This is important to note given the fact that Davao City ranks among the areas with one of the highest rates of e-cigarette usage.

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Rhodina Villanueva - The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - A group specializing on children's health has warned of the possible illnesses the country's teens may develop due to vaping.

Dr. Rizalina Gonzalez of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) said teenagers or even those younger are now easily lured into vaping and this would make them susceptible to different kinds of diseases.

Mod or tank based vapes started to become popular among teens in 2017, she said.

"It can produce clouds and tricks but upon checking on these children engaged in vaping, we observed that most suffer from tonsillar abscess," said Gonzalez, chairperson of the PPS Tobacco and Nicotine Control Advocacy Group.

Tonsillar abscess is caused by bacteria (usually streptococci and staphylococci) that infect one's tonsils. Sometimes the bacteria invade the tissue behind the tonsils, and if the infection isn't treated, an abscess may form.

Apart from tonsillar abscess, Gonzalez said these young vapers also experience frequent nosebleed (epistaxis) and atopic dermatitis (skin asthma) noticeable on the face.

The pediatrician also said that according to researches done abroad (using PubMed, a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the US National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine), kids with family members who are into vaping, suffer from asthma exacerbation or poorly controlled asthma.

"This is second hand aerosol exposure at home," she pointed out.

At the same time, Gonzalez noted, "The risk of getting severe pneumonia from COVID is 5 to 7 times higher if there is vape aerosol exposure (Stanford University, August 2021)."

"Personally, in my practice, infants would be brought to the clinic with complaints of 'noisy breathing' and on further questioning, there are now more kids experiencing recurrent respiratory tract infections due to exposure to this vape aerosol from parents," she said.

The PPS expressed alarm over the increasing number of teenagers in the country now actively engaged in vaping.

Citing the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) released in 2021, Gonzalez said that about 14.1 percent of school-aged children are now smoking electronic cigarettes or vapes.

"There is a significant increase in the prevalence of e-cigarette users among teens - 15 years and below. It was previously at 11 percent," said Gonzalez.

She said it was alarming that "the Philippines, based on the recent GYTS, tops the list of countries in Southeast Asia where teen vaping is on the rise."

"This survey was based on school children, hence, the figures may be higher if we include the out-of-school youth," Gonzalez said.

Research conducted by the group Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines noted that "since e-cigarettes were brought to the market in 2004, their global use has risen exponentially."

Citing the GYTS as well, ASH said that e-cigarette is becoming increasingly popular with Filipinos, particularly among the youth.

"In the Philippines, around three out of 10 adults have heard of e-cigarettes, and it's more popular among younger adults aged 15-24 years," the group said.

ASH Philippines is an organization committed to advancing health, enabling Filipinos to attain health and freedom from preventable diseases and premature deaths caused by smoking and other lifestyle-related and risky behaviors, the major behavioral risk factors of noncommunicable diseases.

In their report, ASH noted that as legal safeguards against the increased use of vaping, the Philippines has passed legislation such as Executive Order 106 (prohibits the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of unregistered and/or adulterated electronic nicotine/non-nicotine delivery systems, heated tobacco products and other novel tobacco products), RA 1146 (increases excise taxes on alcohol and e-cigarettes), and Republic Act 11346 (raises tobacco excise tax rates and imposes taxes on heated tobacco and vapor products).

"Despite the existence of key policies that are designed to regulate the use, manufacture, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes, the Philippines still lacks a definitive law governing their online sale," the group said.

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A group specializing on children's health has warned of the possible illnesses the country's teens may develop due to vaping.

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Philippine leader says to ban 'toxic' e-cigarettes and arrest users (RESEARCHED BY : Luna, Gliah)

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URL: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1XT2GK/
TITLE: Philippine leader says to ban 'toxic' e-cigarettes and arrest users
AUTHOR: Reuters
DATE PUBLISHED:  November 20, 2019
KEY CONTENT: The Philippines will outlaw the use and importation of e-cigarettes, joining the many nations banning them due to their connection to death and addiction. This ban could curb expansion plans of vaping companies from the U.S. The world vaping industry has seen rapid growth, causing growing concern and backlash of increased use by young people.

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MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will outlaw the use and importation of e-cigarettes and arrest anyone using them, its president said on Tuesday, joining a growing number of nations moving to ban devices that have been linked to deaths and addiction.

President Rodrigo Duterte announced the order during a late night news conference after being asked about a Department of Health report confirming the first case of lung injury related to vaping in the country.

"I will ban it. The use and importation. You know why? Because it is toxic and government has the power to issue measures to protect public health and public interest," said Duterte, who has also banned smoking cigarettes in public.

He also directed law enforcers to arrest anybody caught vaping in public.

Duterte, 74, was himself once a heavy smoker but quit when he was diagnosed as suffering from Buerger's disease, which can cause blockages in the blood vessels.

"This vaping, they say it is electronic. Don't give me that shit. Better stop it, I will order your arrest if you do it in a room... That is like smoking. You contaminate people," he said.

The ban could curb expansion plans of companies such as U.S. e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, which has been launching its products in international markets, including the Philippines, amid a widening crackdown on vaping at home.

The world's vaping industry, which has seen rapid growth, has faced a growing public backlash over concerns of increased use by young people.

India, which has the second-largest population of adult smokers in the world, banned the sale of e-cigarettes in September as it warned of a vaping "epidemic" among young people.

Public health officials in the United States recommended not using e-cigarettes after several deaths and hundreds of cases of illnesses linked to e-cigarette use were reported.

The global market for e-cigarettes was worth $15.7 billion in 2018, data from Euromonitor International showed, and is projected to more than double to $40 billion in 2023.

Malaysia also wants to club e-cigarettes and vaporisers together with tobacco products under a single law that would prohibit promotions and advertising, usage in public areas and use by minors, its health ministry has said.

Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Gareth Jones

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DepEd admits curbing smoking among Filipino youth still a challenge | ANC (RESEARCHED BY : Delarmente, Raziya)

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TITLE: DepEd admits curbing smoking among Filipino youth still a challenge

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: May 27, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The news highlights how the tobacco industry upgraded their marketing strategies, solely targeting the younger generation. 14.1 % of the youth ages 13-15 uses e-cigarette. This fact is greatly evident here in Mindanao, as vaping is promoted as trendy or fashionable. Therefore, enticing adolescence into trying it out.

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DepEd admits curbing smoking among Filipino youth still a challenge | ANC

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New Reports Of Vaping Giving Teens Serious Health Problems | NBC Nightly News (RESEARCHED BY : Luna, Gliah)

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TITLE: New Reports Of Vaping Giving Teens Serious Health Problems

AUTHOR: NBC News

DATE PUBLISHED: July 27, 2019

KEY CONTENT: The news revealed a concerning connection between vaping and severe lung damage to eight teenagers. Both health officials and parents express concern over the rising trend of vaping among youth. The report emphasizes how vape companies target teenagers, fueling increased usage and health issues. This trend isn't limited to international regions but is also prevalent in Mindanao, where social media content actively promotes vaping to younger generations.

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The Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper (March 6-12, 2023) (RESEARCHED BY : Luna, Gliah)

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URL: http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com/2023/07/vaping-as-dangerous-as-cigarette-smoking.html
TITLE: Vaping as dangerous as cigarette smoking
AUTHOR: Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper
DATE PUBLISHED: July 9, 2023
KEY CONTENT: The industry has promoted vape or e-cigarettes as a solution for adult smokers to hide the real issue of Filipino teens' vaping addiction. Vaping contains many harmful chemicals such as nicotine and diacetyl. According to the latest Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 1 in 7 Filipino students aged 13-15  use vapes or e-cigarettes.

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KORONADAL CITY - The recent industry spin that promotes e-cigarettes as a solution for adult smokers is merely a distraction from the bigger problem caused by the industry itself: the addiction of Filipino teens to vaping, according to the group Child Rights Network.

E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid usually has nicotine and flavoring in it, and other additives. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco, the Office of the Surgeon General in the United States said.

Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including: ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs, flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease; volatile organic compounds and heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.

"Let's not be swayed by the industry's message that Filipinos have successfully quit smoking cigarettes due to the introduction of heated tobacco products. The introduction of these products has actually given rise to a more significant problem: teen vape and nicotine addiction," said Romeo Dongeto, Child Rights Network Convenor and Executive Director of the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development.

According to the latest Global Youth Tobacco Survey, 1 in 7 Filipino students aged 13-15 use vapes or e-cigarettes, Dongeto said, adding there is an excessive attribution of the smoking decline to the existence of heated tobacco products when, in reality, it is the substantial contribution of recent tobacco control laws, particularly tax increases, that is driving down smoking prevalence in the Philippines.

"Suddenly, they are concerned about people quitting smoking because they now have replacement products. Where were they in encouraging Filipinos to quit when vapes and e-cigarettes didn't exist?" Dongeto asked.

"Remember that heated tobacco products still contain tobacco and harmful chemicals and substances, especially nicotine, which is addictive. We should call out the industry for whitewashing the harmful effects of substances found in heated tobacco products and vapes," he added.

Dongeto urged the public to remain vigilant, saying the tobacco industry has the financial resources to employ skilled manipulators. He said their branding of e-cigarettes as a gift to smokers is one example. "They were never truly committed to achieving a smoke-free Philippines. This is solely driven by profit. They no longer care about adult smokers quitting because they have replacement products and they have found a new market: young people as replacement smokers," he said. (Mindanao Examiner)

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Vaping as dangerous as cigarette smoking

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Mindanao, BARMM, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga, Southern Philippines, Davao, Cebu, Regional Newspaper, Media in Mindanao

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Department of Health Davao Region (RESEARCHED BY : Delarmente, Raziya)

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TITLE: VETO THE VAPE BILL

AUTHOR: Department of Health Davao Region

DATE PUBLISHED: June 30, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The Department of health Davao region expressed their judgment regarding the usage of vape among youth, by creating an advocacy poster containing the negative side effects of using vape. The objective of the poster is to advocate users to stop the usage of tobacco and to veto the vape bill. “The goal is to quit not to shift” as the caption of the post.

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Vape is harmful, not cool! Not Cool Magkaroon Ng Memory Gap
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CHEMICAL CLOUD - VAPE PROMO AD | SQUARE NIGHTS PRESENTS - 【﻿ＣＨＥＭＩＣＡＬ　ＣＬＯＵＤ】 (ɪxʟ ᴠᴀᴘɪɴɢ x ᴘᴜꜰꜰ ᴍᴏɴᴋᴇʏ ᴠᴀᴘᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴍᴏ) Video by: Dino Caballes of Square Nights Laging bulong na lang sa... | By Square Nights | Facebook (RESEARCHED BY : Jose, Miranda)

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TITLE: CHEMICAL CLOUD - VAPE PROMO AD

AUTHOR: Dino Caballes

DATE PUBLISHED: July 14, 2019

KEY CONTENT: IXL Vape and Puff Monkey Vape, vape stores located in Davao City, collaborated along with Dino Caballes of Square Nights to create a promotional video about their e-cigarette products. This video highlights the rising emergence of vape stores in Mindanao, as there are now a large number of people buying and using them, and can be used as a basis for making a timeline in research.

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(ɪxʟ ᴠᴀᴘɪɴɢ x ᴘᴜꜰꜰ ᴍᴏɴᴋᴇʏ ᴠᴀᴘᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴍᴏ) Video by: Dino Caballes of Square Nights Laging bulong na lang sa... | By Square NightsFacebook

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URL: https://nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/mindanao/region-xi-davao-region/9032-the-risks-of-vaping

TITLE: The Risks of Vaping

AUTHOR: Kezziah Allyson M. Ruperez

DATE PUBLISHED: November 9, 2022

KEY CONTENT: The professional blog "The risks of vape" in Region 11 highlighted that with the ban on smoking in public areas and the rise in tobacco taxes in the country, vaping has become increasingly popular among Filipinos, particularly the younger population. The blog voiced its apprehension regarding the health implications for Filipinos and discussed the constituents of vape substances.

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NAOPERAHAN DAHIL SA VAPE (RESEARCHED BY : Escorial, Maxxine)

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TITLE: NAOPERAHAN DAHIL SA VAPE

AUTHOR: Alvin Francisco

DATE PUBLISHED: May 11, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Doctor Alvin Francisco responded to a video featuring a vape user of four years. In the video, the user revealed that he was slated for surgery due to vaping and had developed pneumothorax. The doctor in the video elaborated on this condition and its causes, which could be due to vaping, smoking, and various lung issues.

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Sarangani's smoke-free beaches, the first in Mindanao (RESEARCHED BY : Miguel, Lionel)

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TITLE: Sarangani's smoke-free beaches, the first in Mindanao

AUTHOR: SEATCA

DATE PUBLISHED: November 3, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Mayor George Falgui of Kiamba, Sarangani, declared the town and its beaches smoke- and vape-free on October 31, 2023, making it the first municipality in Mindanao to do so, aiming to safeguard the health of constituents, particularly non-smokers and children, from second-hand smoke. The town's decision is in line with the Department of Health's campaign for smoke-free communities nationwide, with Kiamba also receiving the DOH-led Red Orchid Award Hall of Fame for its commitment to a 100% tobacco-free policy, setting a regional example for healthier environments.

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3 November 2023

By Catherine Apelacio, Philippines Information Agency

KIAMBA, Sarangani (PIA) - Mayor George Falgui on Tuesday, October 31, declared Kiamba and all of its beaches smoke- and vape-free, making this municipality in Sarangani the first in Mindanao to declare.

Falgui said that he wished for his municipality to be smoke-free to protect the health of his constituents, especially those who are non-smokers, from tobacco-related diseases.

He then urged those who were smoking to stop already, saying categorically no to vaping because it "is still synthetic and has the same ill effects as real cigarettes."

"I have witnessed firsthand how a smoke-free life can change you for the better, and I am proud that Kiamba is taking a significant step towards a healthier and cleaner environment by banning smoking and vaping in public areas," he said.

The town's declaration is in line with the Department of Health's (DOH) campaign to create a smoke-free community in the country.

Kaloi Garcia, senior communications manager of Vital Strategies, a global public health organization and a staunch advocate for smoke-free Philippines, hailed the launching of Kiamba's beaches as the first smoke-free in Mindanao, commending Mayor Falgui for his willpower to declare not just its beaches but the whole of Kiamba.

Kiamba also received the DOH-led Red Orchid Award Hall of Fame, an incentive program recognizing local government units, government agencies, and hospitals that actively implement the 100% tobacco-free policy pursuant to DOH Administrative Order No. 10, among other related policies.

Provincial DOH's Development Management Officer, Jenelyn Ellie Panizales-Ventura, disclosed that Sarangani's local government units, government offices, and district hospitals had all been recognized with the Red Orchid Award.

"In fact, some of them were even inducted into the hall of fame for consistently sustaining their place for three consecutive award ceremonies," Ventura said.

She pledged to help the municipal government revisit its ordinance on no smoking and have it thoroughly reviewed.

"There might be provisions [in the ordinance] that have already become outdated, so we need to modify them," she said.

She also pointed out that sustaining the declaration of Kiamba as smoke-free was not that difficult, as it only needed the "strengthening of its ordinance, most especially the enforcement, penalty, and reward" aspects of the local statute.

Garcia, reinforcing Ventura's statement, added that another way to sustain Kiamba's initiative is "by incentivizing the local government units" for their efforts to implement measures needed for the program to thrive.

The 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), a global standard to monitor adult tobacco use and track down key tobacco control indicators, shows that 14.4 million adults, or 18.5% of the population, smoke tobacco, with 33.3% of men and 3.7% of women.

The survey further says that 13.5 million adults, or 17.4% of people, smoke manufactured cigarettes, comprising 31.5% of men and 3.2% of women.

In 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority, in collaboration with the DOH, carried out the GATS in the country as a household survey for individuals ages 15 and above. (CTA - PIA SarGen)

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3 November 2023 By Catherine Apelacio, Philippines Information Agency KIAMBA, Sarangani (PIA) - Mayor George Falgui on Tuesday, October 31, declared Kiamba and all of its beaches smoke- and vape-free, making this municipality in Sarangani the first in Mindanao to declare.

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TITLE: Non-communicable diseases survey in Davao Region- alcoholic beverage drinking, smoking, diet, and exercise profiles

AUTHORS: Ryann Chel L Quismundo, Ivy B Nolasco, Sharon Lilly B Valdez, Clarence Xlasi D Ladrero

DATE PUBLISHED: 2019

KEY CONTENT: The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) survey in the Davao Region, conducted from October 2018 to February 2019, aimed to determine NCD risk factors among adults, with 5,312 participants interviewed from 6 cities and 43 municipalities. Key findings include 935 adult smokers, 0.7% e-cigarette users, and two out of five adults consuming alcoholic beverages within the past year, with one engaging in heavy episodic drinking.

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Non-communicable diseases survey in Davao Region-alcoholic beverage drinking, smoking, diet, and exercise profiles

SPMC J Health Care Serv. 2019;5(2):4 ARK: https://n2t.net/ark:/76951/jhcs33mvf6

Ryann Chel L Quismundo, ¹ Ivy B Nolasco, ¹ Sharon Lilly B Valdez, ¹ Clarence Xlasi D Ladrero ²

¹World Health Organization - Philippines, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta Cruz, Manila, Philippines
²Department of Health Region XI, JP Laurel Ave, Davao City, Philippines
³Research Publication Office, Southern Philippines Medical Center, JP Laurel Ave, Davao City, Philippines

Correspondence Ryann Chel L Quismundo, ryannchelquismundo@yahoo.com

Received 7 October 2019

Accepted 25 October 2019

Cite as Quismundo RCL, Nolasco IB, Valdez SLB, Ladrero CXD. Non-communicable diseases survey in Davao Region-alcoholic beverage drinking, smoking, diet, and exercise profiles. SPMC J Health Care Serv. 2019;5(2):4. https://n2t.net/ark:/76951/jhcs33mvf6

The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) survey in Davao Region conducted by the Department of Health-Davao Center for Health Development (DOH-DCHD), with technical support from the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau and World Health Organization-Philippines, was a descriptive study done to determine the prevalence of NCD risk factors among adults from October 2018 to February 2019. A total of 5,312 participants from 6 cities and 43 municipalities in Region XI (at least 100 participants per city or municipality) were interviewed for this study. The mean age of the participants was 45.4 ± 12.6 years, and the sex distribution was 62.6% (3,323/5,312) women and 37.4% (1,989/5,312) men.

This infographic shows the alcoholic beverage drinking, smoking, diet, and exercise profiles of the participants of the survey. The results show that 935/5,312 of adult participants in Davao Region currently smoke tobacco products. A total of 37 (0.7%) participants use electronic cigarettes. Davao City has the highest proportion of participants who use electronic cigarettes (3.8%). Two out of 5 adults consumed alcoholic beverage within 12 months prior to interview, and out of those two, one engaged in heavy episodic drinking (had 6 or more standard drinks on at least one occasion) within 30 days prior to interview. With regard to diet, the average days the participants consume fruits per week is 3 days, with 812/5,312 of the participants eating fruits everyday. The average days participants consume vegetables per week is 6 days, with 3,621/5,312 participants eating vegetables everyday. On average, the participants consume 2 bowls (or around 300 g) of fruits, and 2 bowls (or around 300 g) of vegetables per day. The proportion of participants with insufficient physical activity based on the levels of physical activity for adults recommended by the World Health Organization is 62.5% (3,320/5,312). Among the participants aged 18-65 years old, 2,819 has work that does not involve moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity. There are 2,629/5,312 participants who are classified as overweight/obese (BMI of ≥ 25).

Given the high prevalence of adults with NCD risk factors across the globe, and the considerable incidence of global mortality due to NCD, there is a need to identify strategies and approaches that effectively deliver shared gains for all sectors involved. Behavioral risk factors are common across all sectors and can be addressed by interventions both for individuals and for entire populations. Disease prevention efforts must be scaled-up alongside taking concrete steps towards universal health care. Cost-effective strategies, such as intensified awareness campaigns and proactive governance, should be focused on geographic areas where risk factors are more prevalent. Investing in increased access to early detection, diagnosis and treatment services is also critical, in order to prevent early death and disability from NCDs.

Contributors

RCLQ, IBN, SLBV, and CXDL wrote the original draft and subsequent revisions of this article. CXDL did the layout for the infographics. All authors gave their approval of the final version to be published. All authors agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

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SPMC J Health Care Serv. 2019;5(2):4 ARK: https://n2t.net/ark:/76951/jhcs33mvf6 Ryann Chel L Quismundo, 1 Ivy B Nolasco, 1 Sharon Lilly B Valdez, 1 Clarence Xlasi D Ladrero 2 1World Health Organization - Philippines, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta Cruz, Manila, Philippines 2Department of Health Region XI, JP Laurel Ave, Davao City, Philippines 3Research Publication Office, Southern Philippines Medical Center, JP Laurel Ave, Davao City, Philippines Correspondence Ryann Chel L Quismundo, ryannchelquismundo@yahoo.com Received 7 October 2019 Accepted 25 October 2019 Cite as Quismundo RCL, Nolasco IB, Valdez SLB, Ladrero CXD.

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URL: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1133904

TITLE: Go pushes for stricter regulations on e-cigarettes

AUTHOR:  Philippines News Agency

DATE PUBLISHED: March 17, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Senator Bong Go is pushing for stricter regulations on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the Philippines to safeguard public health, particularly against youth access, as evidenced by the 19% of regular e-cigarette users being aged 10 to 19 years old. He aligns with President Duterte's Executive Order No. 106, which prohibits unregistered or adulterated e-cigarettes and HTPs, emphasizing the need to balance regulation with public health concerns.

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"PARA KANG PAPASOK SA BODEGA" || PODCAST #2 QAQUTV (RESEARCHED BY : Ornopia, Zyra)

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URL: https://youtu.be/wia2yTOVaP8?si=D7fE2tBwpg7q5iEG

TITLE: PARA KANG PAPASOK SA BODEGA

AUTHOR: QAQU TV

DATE PUBLISHED: August 31, 2023

KEY CONTENT: At the beginning of the podcast, the hosts and co-hosts talked about the vape they are currently using. From this, we can learn that there are different types and flavors of e-cigarettes. Some cigarettes have a digital indicator that shows how much battery is left while some also take a long time to finish. This is related to the issue we have found since information like this will help us understand why some teenagers become interested or enticed by the use of vapes.

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"PARA KANG PAPASOK SA BODEGA" || PODCAST #2 QAQUTV

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Beyond The Cloud - Documentary film about vaping (RESEARCHED BY : Ornopia, Zyra)

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URL: https://youtu.be/7cghFuqhU_o?si=nt-yBV-rTaJOSZtI

TITLE: Beyond the Cloud

AUTHOR: Ghyslain ARMAND and Sébastien DUIJNDAM

DATE PUBLISHED: September 29, 2016

KEY CONTENT: The documentary is all about the use of an electronic cigarette and its effects or impact on people. In the video, it was stated that e-cigarettes are at least 95% less dangerous than ordinary cigarettes. This saying is also what companies use for people to buy their products. Although doctors and professors think it may be safer, it still doesn't mean it is safe. In addition, one doctor said that the nicotine, tobacco, or drugs inside these cigarettes are not the enemy themselves, the real enemy is the consumption of the people or how often they use these drugs in their lives. In the end, e-cigarettes may be more appealing to people nowadays because of their effectiveness when it comes to being an alternative product to tobacco products, it still doesn't take away the fact that e-cigarettes are not toxic-free and vaping can be a harmful habit that could lead to more serious complications.

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Beyond The Cloud - Documentary film about vaping

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URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/24/7193

TITLE: Prevalence and Covariates of Electronic Cigarette Use among Students Aged 13–15 Years in the Philippines: 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

AUTHOR: Chelsea Serra, Gibril Bije, Nerline Jacques, and Liping Pan

DATE PUBLISHED: December 18, 2023

KEY CONTENT: The research paper compiled extensive data on the extent of exposure to vaping among the younger population. Boys and adolescents residing in Luzon or Mindanao demonstrated higher likelihoods of current e-cigarette usage compared to girls and adolescents in Visayas. The findings revealed that one out of seven Filipino students aged 13–15 currently uses e-cigarette. The research emphasized the importance of examining demographic traits, smoking experiences, and current tobacco habits linked to student e-cigarette, to diminish and potentially halt the use of vaping.

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Prevalence and Covariates of Electronic Cigarette Use among Students Aged 13–15 Years in the Philippines: 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

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Electronic cigarette use is growing in popularity and accessibility among youth in the Southeast Asia region. We analyzed data on 6670 students, aged 13–15 years, from the Philippines’ 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey. Prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated for current use (i.e., past 30 days), ever use, and awareness of e-cigarettes. Chi-square tests compared prevalence differences between groups. Multiple logistic regression models assessed factors associated with e-cigarette use while controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, current use of other tobacco products, and secondhand smoke exposure. Prevalence of current e-cigarette use was 14.1% (95% CI = 12.4%, 15.8%), ever use was 24.6% (95% CI = 22.4%, 26.9%), and awareness was 75.5% (95% CI = 73.0%, 78.0%). Current use of any other tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke at home, school, or other public places were positively associated with current and ever use of e-cigarettes. Boys and youth living in Luzon or Mindanao had higher odds of current e-cigarette use compared to girls and youth in Visayas. Findings indicated that one in four Philippine students aged 13–15 years ever used e-cigarettes and one in seven currently use e-cigarettes. This study highlights the importance of implementing evidence-based strategies, including relevant tobacco control policies.

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No to smoking. No to vaping! Davao de Oro  tightens the campaign against smoking as confirmed by Christian E. Cajes, PHO Davao de Oro. (Pahayagan News Team) | By Pahayagan Mindanaw | Facebook (RESEARCHED BY : Ornopia, Zyra)

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URL: https://m.facebook.com/100065188682709/videos/no-to-smoking-no-to-vaping-davao-de-oro-tightens-the-campaign-against-smoking-as/973956400594290/

TITLE: No to smoking. No to vaping! Davao de Oro tightens the campaign against smoking as confirmed by Christian E. Cajes

AUTHOR: Pahayagan Mindanaw

DATE PUBLISHED: June 16, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Smoking, in general, is harmful to one's health. According to the video, the speaker mentioned how addictive the drugs could be that can be found in tobacco products or e-cigarettes. Thus, he highlighted the importance of banning these cigarettes, especially to the teenagers or students in Davao de Oro who are consumers and most likely interested in inhaling these toxins by discussing the strategies and activities he and his team have done to keep the youth from using vape or cigarettes.

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No to smoking. No to vaping! Davao de Oro  tightens the campaign against smoking as confirmed by Christian E. Cajes, PHO Davao de Oro. (Pahayagan News Team) | By Pahayagan MindanawFacebook

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No to smoking. No to vaping! Davao de Oro  tightens the campaign against smoking as confirmed by Christian E. Cajes, PHO Davao de Oro. (Pahayagan News Team)

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/C7Xs3ujN77rTtgxc/?mibextid=WC7FNe

TITLE: We Vape To Save Lives

AUTHOR: Mastervape Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: October 4, 2023

KEY CONTENT: This digital artwork is a company logo of Mastervape Davao. It signifies the rise of vape shops and how easy it is to find and purchase e-cigarettes in Mindanao. Its tagline “We Vape to Save Lives” can lead to many people, especially the youth, believe that vaping is healthier than smoking and thus urge them to buy and use it, despite there being countless studies proving that vaping still has similar negative effects as smoking.

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Download The Dangers of Vaping eBook - New York Center for Living (RESEARCHED BY: Jose, Miranda)

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URL: https://centerforliving.org/the-dangers-of-vaping/

TITLE: The Dangers of Vaping

AUTHOR: New York Center for Living

DATE PUBLISHED: July 16, 2018

KEY CONTENT: This ebook, created by New York Center for Living, talks about the substances used for vaping, its dangers according to research, and how to treat vaping addiction. Despite being an international source, the topics discussed in the book can be helpful in addressing the problem of vaping among the youth in Mindanao. The information can be used to provide evidence on the harmful effects of vaping and reduce the number of youths in Mindanao who use e-cigarettes.

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E-cigarettes hit the market in 2007 and have skyrocketed in popularity without much concern for possible risks. Sometimes used as a tool for quitting smoking, many believe that the dangers of vaping are safer than the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but what evidence is there for this belief?

Why is vaping a growing trend? And what is attracting teens and young adults to this activity?
In this eBook, you'll learn:

Why vaping has become so popular

Substances used for vaping

Dangers of vaping according to recent research

How to treat an addiction to vaping

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Download The Dangers of Vaping eBook - New York Center for Living

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From the risk of lung damage to addiction, download our in-depth guide that sheds light on the harmful effects of vaping.