Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
India's National Health Portal marks the 2nd Wednesday of March as No-Smoking Day to encourage quitting smoking and raise awareness about its harmful effects.
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No-Smoking Day is important as it acts as a reminder for smokers to give up this habit that can claim their life.
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Tobacco kills half of chain smokers globally, with 6 million lives lost yearly. Secondhand smoke claims 600,000 non-smokers annually.
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India loses 1 million lives to smoking annually, with 70% of men and 13-15% of women smokers. 25% are unaware of smoking's heart disease risk.
Smoking destroys your lungs and heart. Particles in tobacco can lead to pneumonia, emphysema, COPD, heart diseases, cancer, poor immunity.
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Seek support from loved ones to quit smoking; quitting cold turkey is crucial, distractions like non-sugared gum can help, and consider therapy for chain-smoking habits.
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