烟草每年在老造成6000多人死亡, Tobacco kills over 6,000 annually in Laos, causing billions in economic losses.

据卫生官员称, 每年老的烟草相关疾病造成超过6000人死亡, Tobacco-related illnesses kill over 6,000 annually in Laos, causing economic losses exceeding 3.6 billion Lao kip, according to health officials. 由卫生部长Baykham Khattiya领导的全国烟草控制委员会强调了包括执行电子香烟禁令,新兴烟草产品和法律障碍在内的持续挑战. The National Committee for Tobacco Control, led by Health Minister Baykham Khattiya, highlighted ongoing challenges including enforcing the e-cigarette ban, the emergence of new tobacco products, and legal hurdles to stronger regulations. 政府强调,有效的烟草控制需要不仅是立法 - 它要求更强有力的执法和跨部门合作. The government emphasized that effective tobacco control requires more than legislation—it demands stronger enforcement and cross-sector collaboration.