Norma Astudillo

Norma Astudillo is the coordinator of the National Commission for Tobacco Control at the Ministry of Health (Minsa) in Panama. She plays a crucial role in public health initiatives aimed at reducing tobacco use and preventing nicotine addiction among the youth. Astudillo has been vocal about the health risks associated with electronic cigarettes, emphasizing that these devices contain not only nicotine but also harmful chemicals that can adversely affect lung and cardiovascular health. Her advocacy is pivotal in the context of recent regulations that seek to protect minors from tobacco and nicotine products.