Health Minister Memişoğlu's Warning on Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes

Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu drew attention to the negative health impacts of tobacco and electronic cigarette use, announcing that Turkey ranks second in the world in the incidence of lung cancer.

Lung Cancer and Tobacco Use

Evaluating the devastating effects of tobacco and electronic cigarette use on public health, Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced that Turkey ranks second in the world in the incidence of lung cancer.

The Danger of Electronic Cigarettes on Youth

Warning young people against e-cigarettes and puff products, which are attempted to be spread in the market with an innocent perception, Minister Memişoğlu stated that electronic cigarettes are three times more harmful than regular cigarettes.

Cigarette Sales and Death Rates

Stating that more than 60 percent of deaths in Turkey stem from diseases directly related to tobacco, Memişoğlu noted that 8 billion packs of cigarettes were sold in the country last year.

Quitting Clinics and Call to Action

Reminding that examinations and medications are provided free of charge at smoking cessation clinics, the Minister emphasized that the body's time to cleanse itself of nicotine is 72 hours, and called on citizens to quit.