Let's work towards a smoke-free community.

“Smoking is one of the leading causes of death globally, with diseases such as stroke, coronary heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking not only harms the health of the user but also affects those around them, negatively impacting the living environment and increasing the economic burden on countries due to high healthcare costs for treating tobacco-related diseases,” said Dr. Duong Thi Tu, from the Cai Nuoc District Health Center.

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Tobacco products are made entirely or partially from tobacco leaves. Tobacco is commonly processed into various forms such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco. When smoking or living with smokers, the smoke inhaled through the lungs is absorbed into the bloodstream, accumulating over time and creating conditions and causes for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Therefore, smokers are more susceptible to diseases such as hair loss, cataracts, wrinkled skin, hearing loss, tooth decay, skin cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Smoking also reduces sperm count and quality, easily leading to infertility in men, and increases the risk of uterine cancer... Women and children are among those who frequently inhale secondhand smoke. For pregnant women, inhaling secondhand smoke can cause miscarriage, slow fetal development, or premature birth. The risk of miscarriage is three times higher in women who smoke than in women who do not smoke. For children, secondhand smoke causes respiratory infections, middle ear infections, worsens asthma symptoms, and is one of the causes of sudden infant death syndrome...

The Provincial Center for Disease Control is stepping up its activities in disseminating information, conducting inspections, and monitoring the prevention and control of the harmful effects of tobacco.

Each year in Vietnam, approximately 40,000 people die from tobacco-related diseases, and about 33 million non-smokers are affected by passive smoking. There are many reasons for this situation, but the majority stem from a lack of public awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.

Smoking not only directly affects the health of the smoker, but also impacts those around them, who inhale secondhand smoke and are at high risk of developing dangerous diseases.

Smoking also leads to negative consequences such as increased economic burden, environmental damage from cigarette smoke, and adverse health effects. Numerous studies on tobacco show that tobacco use incurs significant costs for patient care due to smoking, in addition to losses due to reduced or lost productivity, fires, and environmental damage.

To contribute to improving the quality of life, everyone should voluntarily refrain from smoking at home, in the workplace, and in public places where smoking is prohibited. At the same time, it is necessary to strongly oppose smoking in public places, especially in areas where children, pregnant women, and the elderly are present.

Actively participating in creating smoke-free living and working environments will help non-smokers reduce their risk of passive exposure to tobacco smoke. This will reduce the risk of tobacco-related illnesses and deaths, thereby saving on healthcare costs and reducing sick days and time off work due to tobacco-related diseases.

A smoke-free environment will help smokers become more determined to quit or reduce their smoking levels. The money spent on cigarettes will be redirected to other, more beneficial expenses. A smoke-free workplace contributes to a civilized and courteous lifestyle, promoting good health and maintaining a healthy, smoke-free lifestyle.

"For a smoke-free community and for the health of every individual, please follow these messages: Do not smoke indoors or in the workplace; do not smoke in public places or in front of children; do not offer or accept cigarettes from friends or colleagues. Reduce smoking, resolutely say no to cigarettes if you have never smoked, and contribute to a smoke-free environment," Dr. Tu advised.

Huyen Tran

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