Every puff shortens life. Tobacco use is linked to lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and reduced immunity. Yet, millions struggle to quit due to addiction and peer influence.
• No form of tobacco is safe – not smoking, not chewing.
• Quitting reduces risk within weeks, and health improves over time.
Healthcare professionals must educate, counsel, and support patients in quitting.
Do you think stricter public health policies can reduce tobacco use, or is community awareness more effective?
Yes, tobacco is definitely a slow poison. It can lead to lung cancer, as well as heart and kidney-related problems. Some individuals may become addicted and find it difficult to quit due to stress, habit, and perceived enjoyment. Doctors can conduct counseling to help individuals stop using tobacco, and it’s important to note that the surrounding environment can also pose health risks due to tobacco use.
Both are equally necessary. Policies are like rules, everyone knows them but a few follow them. Without community awareness, policies alone cannot make a difference.
Tobacco consumption remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Despite the well-documented health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues, tobacco use persists across various demographics.
In my opinion both the community awareness as well as stricter public policies are beneficial in reducing the use of tobacco. Even though after giving awareness to public regarding its harmful side effects we see many people having a habit of tobacco because it is available to them. If the rules are stricter and combined with awareness campaigns, we may see a good result.
