Smoking addiction among Indians- An alarming situation

‘World No Tobacco Day’ we should all spare a thought about the deteriorating health of our young and aspiring citizens due to smoking and tobacco consumption.

Our country is going through a phase of transition from a developing to developed country. During these times, the good health of our countrymen shall ensure achieving our goal of becoming a prosperous nation. Smoking and tobacco consumption has increased to a great extent in our country. There is also escalation of number of cases of diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, stroke and cancer especially among youngsters below 40 years of age.

“An estimated 10 lakh deaths in India are attributed to tobacco consumption. About 20% of male deaths and 5% of female deaths is due to smoking amongst Indians between 30 and 70 years”- said by Dr.Praveen Varma, Pulmonologist.

Time has come to think seriously about changing our lifestyle and concentrating more on quitting smoking and tobacco consumption, eating a healthy diet and regular exercise.

For years, we have been told through various sources about the serious consequences of smoking and tobacco consumption however, we seem to take it lightly until a catastrophic event or a disease develops by which time it may be too late to change our fate.

There is a great need to think now and act. Think about your family, your friends, yourself and your nation. Quit smoking- it is time!!!.

On the eve of the same CARE Hospitals, Nampally is organizing a free “Stop Smoking camp” from 28^th May to 7^th June. For registration call: 8790200112.