New Cambodia Law Aims to Raise Awareness About Tobacco Dangers

Cambodian hawker carrying a large plate of traditional cakes passes a billboard warning about the dangers of smoking (AFP file photo)
Grandpa Xen steals a puff in public (Photo: AP)

Robert Carmichael, VOA
Phnom Penh 15 September 2010

Cambodia's government will soon ban tobacco advertising. That follows a law introduced in July requiring health warning labels on cigarette packs.

Anti-smoking activists say Cambodia's plan to ban tobacco advertising and promotion is a key milestone in efforts to cut the nation's smoking rate.

Crucial ban

Dr. Yel Daravuth is the tobacco control expert at the World Health Organization's office in Phnom Pen