World No Tobacco Day - May 31st 2009
100 million people lives are at risk due to the use of tobacco.
In India, 25ooo are killed by bad effects of tobacco. It is important that fact is recognized and people should act. The govt has taken a stand by banning smoking in the public places. But public should take interest and avoid the death due to the side effects of smoking. 70% of the tobacco users in India are smoking bidis. we need to educate the commo man now to avoid the tobacco and there should be special monitoring programs for the tobacco control actions by the government like we have for Tuberculosis, HIV and Malaria. This is very important to avoid the cancers, cardiovascular problems in the society.
Pinjala R K