Mr. Van, 63, a 40-year smoker with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, now experiences dizziness and chest tightness due to atherosclerosis narrowing his carotid artery.
Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City secured first prize in the smoke-free healthcare facility competition, recognized for its initiatives including security guards on bicycle patrols and the installation of 500 no-smoking signs throughout its campus.
Binh Dan Hospital reports a steady increase in newly diagnosed bladder cancer cases each year, with men being three to four times more affected than women.