Lao Cai media against the harmful effects of tobacco

The Lao Cai Provincial Center for Disease Control has just organized a series of direct communication activities on tobacco harm prevention and control at 20 highland markets in the province. The activities aim to raise public awareness and build a smoke-free environment after administrative merger.

At each market session, people are informed about the provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms; the harmful effects of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products on health. In addition, medical staff also answer questions and guide people on how to identify, prevent, and quit smoking.

The program is implemented in many forms: mobile radio, leaflet distribution, direct exchange. The main message is to call on people to change their behavior, proactively protect their health and join hands to build a smoke-free community.

Medical staff answer questions and guide people on how to identify, prevent, and quit smoking.

Lao Cai Provincial Center for Disease Control organizes direct communication on tobacco harm prevention at highland markets.

The activities take place at markets in the communes of Bao Yen, Bat Xat, Bac Ha, Muong Khuong, Simacai, Nghia Do, Y Ty, Trinh Tuong, Nam Luc, Lung Phinh, Ta Cu Ty, Cao Son, Lung Khau Nhin, Lung Vai, Ta Gia Khau, Sin Cheng...

Through this series of activities, the Lao Cai provincial health sector hopes to not only spread awareness, but also gradually change behavior, create a healthy living environment, and reduce the burden of diseases caused by tobacco. This is also a preparation step towards building a smoke-free society.

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