Awareness on Tobacco & COTPA- Ignite Health (Lets Say No To Tobacco) (5th August 2024)
On the 5th of August 2024, IQAC, NSS, YRC & RRC in association with Nava Jeevan Trust - Thirunelveli, organized an awareness program on Tobacco & COTPA on the topic "Ignite Health" (Lets Say No To Tobacco). Our chief guest Ms.Sangeetha, Project Manager – Nava Jeeva Trust, provided valuable insights into various aspects of tobacco consumption and the associated health risk pertaining to its usage. She also discussed aboutthe addictive’s and various types of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and their forms under COTPA. She elaborated on the primary reasons why people get into the habit of using tobacco, which includes peer pressure, stress, and the mistaken belief that tobacco use enhances social status or relieves tension.It helped the students to understand and develop the strategies to resist tobacco usage altogether. Tobacco causes severe health impacts including lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory problems, and the overall deterioration of physical well-being. She stressed on the importance of preventing these health issues. The participants got benefittedthrough this program.
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