No smoking day is on 13th March this year and is a National Awareness Day to help smokers quit and to raise awareness of the health risks associated with smoking.
A lot of awareness programs have been introduced in order for he awareness of Tobacco!
Diseases Due To Smoking!
a) Lung Cancer:
Tobacco smoking is the primary cause for lung cancer, responsible for over two thirds of lung cancer deaths globally. Second- hand smoke exposure at home or in the work place also increases risk of lung cancer. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of lung cancer.
b) Chronic respiratory disease:
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition where the build-up of pusfilled mucus in the lungs results in a painful cough and agonising breathing difficulties. The risk of developing COPD is particularly high among individuals who start smoking at a young age, as tobacco smoke significantly slows lung development.
c) Tuberculosis:
Tuberculosis (TB) damages the lungs and reduces lung function, which is further exacerbated by tobacco smoking. About one quarter of the worldʼs population has latent TB, placing them at risk of developing the active disease.
Tobacco smoking, substantially increases risk of disability and death from respiratory failure.
How To Spread Awareness Of smoking tobacco!
a) encourage staff:
volunteers to think about the impact that tobacco use might be having on their service users. Consider if/ when it might be appropriate to raise the issue of tobacco and smoking with service users. Address any fears and concerns staff/volunteers might have about raising the issue.
b) Despite numerous efforts to prevent youth from beginning the addictive practice of smoking, the rates of youth smoking remain alarmingly high, so if you will encourage or provoke the youth of the world to take part in the awareness throughout the world that would decrease the rate somehow.
c) Smoking should be banned in public and if one seen should be punished or charged in this way it will be like a shame for people.
How To Quit Smoking?
S = Set a quit date. Choose a date within the next two weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit.
T = Tell family, friends, and co workers that you plan to quit.
Let your friends and family in on your plan to quit smoking and tell them you need their support and encouragement to stop.
A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges youʼll face while quitting.
Most people who begin smoking again do so within the first three months. You can help yourself make it through by preparing ahead for common challenges, such as nicotine withdrawal and cigarette cravings. R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work. Throw away all of your cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays, and matches. Wash your clothes and freshen up anything that smells like smoke.
T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.
Your doctor can prescribe medication to help with withdrawal symptoms.
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