RESEARCH
Enhancing Healthcare through Research
Led by academia and experts in psychology and public health, our research focuses on creating, assessing, and promoting evidence-based findings to support policy-makers in formulating public health interventions tailored to the Malaysian context especially in addiction challenges.
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Harm profiling of smoke from tobacco cigarettes and commercially available noncombustible nicotine products in Malaysia
A collaborative research funded by MSHR and the Fundamental Grant Faculty Of Medicine UKM addressing smoking habits and their clinical effects among Malaysians. By examining the impact of different nicotine products and quit smoking attempts, the study provides crucial insights into evidence-based approaches in policy making, particularly through legislation like the “Generational End Game” Bill.
Smoking Variations: Association With Lung Function Variations in Adults, Exhaled Carbon Monoxide and Pulmonary Function among Tobacco and Nicotine Users in Klang Valley
A research initiative in partnership with PEMANDU Associates, focused on understanding and profiling the harm caused by different smoking products, such as tobacco cigarettes, vapes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in Malaysia. This research aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps by conducting analyses and laboratory studies on the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter concentrations from tobacco cigarettes, vapes, and HTPs available in Malaysia.
INSIGHTS
We believe that scientific understanding and policy formulation will revolutionise our nation’s approach to tackling addiction and promoting harm reduction. To this end, the findings and recommendations of our research teams are key. Our reports and publications are readily accessible here.
A White Paper - The Way Forward for Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) in Malaysia
In the light of the Generational End Game (GEG) legislation in Malaysia which proposes to prohibit tobacco smoking and vaping for those born after January 1st, 2007, this White Paper stresses the importance of addressing research gaps and tailoring interventions to effectively reduce tobacco use in Malaysia. Suggestions include adopting regulatory measures from countries like New Zealand and the UK, enhancing cessation support through healthcare training, and promoting organic and biodegradable vape products.
By The Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction
Published: February 2023
Report: Demystifying tobacco harm reduction and nicotine
At the Managing Smoking Addiction in Malaysia Virtual Forum organised by MSHR, distinguished local and international experts shared their insights into the advancements in science and management of reducing problems from smoking, in the context of discussing the path forward in Malaysia.
By:
- Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh
Chairperson, MSHR Public Health Expert, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Prof Dr Paul Newhouse
Director, Center for Cognitive Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee - Dr Alex Wodak AM
Emeritus Consultant, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia - Dr Arifin Fii
President, Advanced Center for Addiction Treatment Advocacy (ACATA), Malaysia
Published: Sept 2022
Report: E-Cigarettes Through The Eye of Science
The report discusses how electronic cigarettes (EC) are an effective and comparatively safer tool for smoking cessation, while arguments against their potential toxicities are often emotionally driven rather than grounded in science. Moreover, there is potential for EC to reduce the likelihood of youths turning to more harmful substances. The report emphasises the need for policy decisions based on scientific evidence rather than opinion.
By Professor Lion Shahab, Professor of Health Psychology, University College London, and past President of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Europe
Published: August 2023
Report: Malaysian Harm Reduction Forum 2023
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