With tobacco, its a constant struggle against a multi-billion-dollar industry interested only in maintaining as much nicotine addiction as possible. The tobacco epidemic kills 12 people a minute which translates into 18,720 people a day worldwide, according to the World Health Organization
The farmers themselves are master blenders, creating a myriad of strengths and flavours by just adding a pinch of this leaf and a pinch of that leaf to create Light, Medium and Hot Dokha blends
The market is characterized by premium product offerings with a focus on quality, safety, and authenticity
"However, in the cases I've been involved in, patients are now regaining normal lung function." Dr Kulkarni is "surprised" e-cigarettes are advertised in the UK, given the severe reaction they can cause in children and a lack of scientific studies on their safety
E-Smoking out the facts: the Philippines Vaping Dilemma