Never too late to quit tobacco, says doctor
Hyderabad: On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, there is a simple message for everyone who consumes tobacco – no matter how old you are, how healthy or unhealthy you are, no matter which social class or category – there is good news. Quit, now.
This year, the theme is ‘Protect the Environment’, with a theme of being observed worldwide.
According to the WHO, “The Environmental Effects of Tobacco on the Environment are vast; Adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already fragile ecosystems. ”
So make your own decision, delay any moment, make you, and our planet, healthier.
Risks
The dangers of tobacco are well-publicized and known, yet smokers and tobacco chewers continue to risk their lives and endanger those around them. Every year, eight million people die from tobacco use and the rate at dying is over 900 people every hour.
The WHO commitment to observe May 31 as World No Tobacco Day reminders about various ill effects of tobacco. The biggest risks of tobacco use include over 20 types of cancer, increased risks of heart ailments, harm to every single organ and function, and premature aging, impotence and early death.
Smokers also suffer from more serious effects when they are infected with Covid and have a higher need for intensive care. How to quit? Fortunately there are a number of techniques for using minimal withdrawal effects, including medications and counseling .One approach is called Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange.
Many centers have trained counselors who will help in the journey to becoming tobacco free. Quitting is a process and it takes a lot of effort but the first step is to take it.
The person who stops trying to use tobacco should be able to make every effort possible. Smokers must also try to distract from their hand-to-mouth habit, including going for a walk or painting like a hobby. Quit today and enjoy good health. Don’t delay, it’s your life.
