Kolkata: To observe World No Tobacco Day, one of the leading
technology-based purpose-led oncology platforms, Karkinos Healthcare organised
a cancer awareness seminar at Medella Karkinos Oncology Institute, aimed at
educating about the importance of living a tobacco-free life. The awareness
session was designed to provide valuable insights into the harmful effects of
tobacco and empower individuals with knowledge to make informed choices about
their health.
Tobacco use remains one of the most significant global public
health challenges, leading to devastating consequences for both individuals and
communities. There are several behavioural and environmental factors which are
associated with the risk of developing cancer, such as – tobacco use, alcohol
use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, infections, air pollution,
but consumption of tobacco is the primary and the deadliest factor among these.
Over 1.35 million deaths are linked to tobacco consumption in
India. 27% of the country’s cancer burden is attributed to tobacco related
cancers and 86% of lung cancers are caused due to tobacco consumption. In West
Bengal, 70,000 cases of cancer are detected every year in the state in which
lung cancer is the most prevalent among men and cervical cancer among women.
Talking
about the importance of world no tobacco day and its impact, Dr. Akhter Jawade,
Director-East, Karkinos Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. said, “Today,
tobacco consumption has become a fashion, mainly among the youth. The addiction
to tobacco has been a nightmare in modern times and is increasing at an
alarming rate. Tobacco usage, both chewing and smoking, leads to a high incidence
of oral cancer and other illnesses. Many patients are operated on major oral
cancers due to tobacco that leads to huge mental trauma and financial loss and
face big setbacks in their lives and the survival rates are also low in these
cases. Prevention is better than cure, so we at Karkinos Healthcare feel that
as citizens of the country it is our responsibility to encourage users to
refrain from tobacco consumption. It is equally important to create awareness
about good health and the overall well-being of society. Let’s come together
and Say No to Tobacco.”
The session featured renowned experts in the field, who shared the
latest research findings and evidence-based strategies for quitting tobacco.
Through interactive discussions and practical tips on quitting tobacco, the
seminar offered a supportive environment to encourage individuals towards
positive changes in their lives by embracing a tobacco-free lifestyle.
To highlight the importance of early detection in treating cancer,
Karkinos Healthcare encourages people to come forward and avail themselves of
the smooth and accessible Free Digital Risk Assessment which helps in timely
treatment of cancer, if detected.
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