Tobacco Imagery in the 50 most popular Malaysian movies released during 2015 - 2019.
Tay Jeanloong BillyChandrashekhar T SreeramareddyPhyu Synn OoSaint Nwe AyePublished in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2023)
Tobacco imagery was prevalent in Malaysian movies that are allowed viewing by individuals aged 13 years and above. A review of the age categorization of Malaysian movies and the placement of health warnings in movies is needed. A comprehensive implementation of the ban on tobacco advertisements, promotion, and sponsorship should also include a ban on tobacco imagery in movies.