Digital marketing of e-cigarettes in Southeast Asia: a neglected digital health and platform governance challenge for youth protection - Takeaways - MDSpire

Digital marketing of e-cigarettes in Southeast Asia: a neglected digital health and platform governance challenge for youth protection

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  • Myo Zin Oo

  • Soe Sandi Tint

  • Kong Sam An

  • Aung Tun

  • Kanittha Thaikla

  • June 4, 2026

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    Digital marketing of e-cigarettes poses a significant threat to youth health in Southeast Asia due to high social media engagement and weak regulatory frameworks.

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    A conceptual framework links digital e-cigarette marketing to youth behavior, highlighting interactions between platform design, social influence, and regulatory environments.

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    Influencer-led promotions blur the lines between commercial messaging and peer communication, increasing the normalization of e-cigarette use among youth.

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    Exposure to e-cigarette advertising on digital platforms is associated with increased susceptibility and intention to use among adolescents and young adults.

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    Evidence indicates that e-cigarette marketing strategies effectively reach youth, even in regions with strict advertising bans, highlighting regulatory enforcement gaps.

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