Tobacco is a “silent killer” that causes a series of dangerous diseases and threatens the happiness of many families. Quitting smoking is not easy for smokers. However, to protect their own health, maintain family happiness, and create a positive lifestyle for the community, many smokers have successfully quit smoking.
Since quitting smoking, Mr. Nguyen Duc Thien, in Dao Duong commune (An Thi) feels better health.
Fifteen years ago, Mr. Nguyen Duc Thien, 73 years old, in Dao Xa village, Dao Duong commune (An Thi) was a heavy smoker after 40 years of smoking. “I smoked nearly two packs a day, and after quitting for a while, I relapsed because I was persuaded to do so,” he recalled.
It was only when his health deteriorated, he suffered from chronic coughs and his young nephew was affected by cigarette smoke that he truly decided to quit. “I always remember the image of my uncle who was also addicted to smoking for 30 years but was able to quit. That was a great motivation. I realized that if I continued, not only my health but also my children and grandchildren would be affected. From then on, I completely stayed away from cigarette smoke.”
After quitting smoking, Mr. Thien clearly felt positive changes: he ate well, slept well, felt refreshed, his health improved, and he spent more time with his children and grandchildren.
Not only Mr. Thien, many others are also living proof of the determined journey to quit smoking.
Mr. Nguyen Van Quynh, 43 years old, in Quang Vinh commune (An Thi) was also a heavy smoker. He started smoking at the age of 20, at his peak smoking more than two packs a day. In 2023, after undergoing lung surgery, doctors determined that the cause was partly due to his long-term smoking habit.
Mr. Quynh confided: “At that time, I had three small children and the cost of treatment was expensive. I realized that I could not let cigarettes trade my health, finances and the future of my whole family. So I stopped.”
After successfully quitting smoking, Mr. Pham Van Chien in Thuan Hung commune (Khoai Chau) actively propagates to help people around him quit smoking.
Similarly, Mr. Pham Van Chien, in Thuan Hung commune (Khoai Chau), used to be thin, have dark skin, often cough, and have a sore throat due to smoking for more than 30 years. However, after more than 20 years of quitting smoking, his health has improved significantly. “I often encourage people around me to quit smoking early before it is too late. Nothing is more precious than health and a happy family,” Mr. Chien shared.
Meanwhile, young people are also becoming more aware of the harmful effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Nguyen Van Thai, 37 years old, in Lac Dao commune (Van Lam) used to consider smoking as his “daily companion”. But when his 2-year-old son often suffered from respiratory infections, he was determined to quit smoking. “Quitting cigarettes and e-cigarettes is a real psychological battle. But thinking about my child, I can do it,” he said.
These successful examples of smoking cessation have shown that quitting smoking is not impossible. The important thing is determination and having family support.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 8 million people die each year from tobacco-related diseases, of which about 1.3 million are due to passive smoking.
In Vietnam, according to WHO estimates, tobacco use is responsible for more than 100,000 deaths each year in our country - this means that every day, nearly 300 Vietnamese families have to face the pain of losing a loved one. Specifically, about 84,500 people die from diseases related to active smoking and 18,800 people die from diseases related to passive smoking. Not only does it affect health, tobacco also causes huge economic losses. The total cost of damage in Vietnam caused by tobacco is estimated at 108,000 billion VND per year, 5 times higher than the revenue from tobacco taxes.
The harmful effects of tobacco on health have been clearly proven, not only causing illness to smokers but also seriously affecting relatives, especially children, the elderly and pregnant women. Quitting smoking is not only a necessary action to protect yourself but also an act of responsibility towards your family and community. Choose to live a healthy life, say no to tobacco, for the health and happiness of yourself and your loved ones.
Huong Giang - Ngoc Bich
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