The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the many young people who are exposed to tobacco advertising later affected.
WHO SEARO (South-East Asia Region) in a release reveals, 3 of 4 children aged 13 to 15 years of exposure to the messages through billboards of pro-cigarettes.
Similar messages are also derived from sporting events or other activities sponsored cigarettes.
"These ads have been shown to influence them to start smoking," he was quoted as saying on the official release received detikHealth, Tuesday (28/05/2013).
Therefore, WHO SEARO WHO which is a representation for Southeast Asia calling for bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of cigarettes in all forms of its member countries. The goal is to reduce the number of deaths caused by smoking in Southeast Asia are estimated at 1.3 million people each year.
"Statistics show that a ban on advertising and sponsorship of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco demand," message SEARO WHO Regional Director, Dr Samlee Plianbangchang.
"A comprehensive ban on all forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco can reduce tobacco consumption averaged about 7 percent, with some countries consumption has decreased by 16 percent," he added.
WHO SEARO conducted research shows that 1 out of 10 students in Southeast Asia have objects that include the logo of a cigarette brand and one of the 10 students had given free cigarettes by a tobacco company. Not only that, 7 out of 10 students also find cigarette brands while watching sports on television.
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