12 minutes ago<x) BSH for World Day without Tobacco
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(5 years ago)On May 31st, World Day without Duhan, the World Health Organization draws attention to the harmful effects of smoking and exposure to passive smoking, as well as cautions against the use of tobacco in any form. Under the “theme, pray and leave the”, this year's O campaign World Day BSH without Tobacco focuses on security [...]
Under the “theme, pray and leave the”, this year's O campaign BSH for World Day without Duhan focuses on providing the necessary tools and resources for those who want to quit smoking so that they can succeed in their efforts.
Smoking is a major risk factor for non-traditional diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes.
The benefits of quitting are almost immediate. After only 20 minutes without smoking, heart rate decreases within 12 hours, normal carbon monoxide in the blood, within 2-12 weeks, blood circulation improves, and lung function increases.
In 1-9 months coughing and panting are reduced. Within 5-15 years, the risk of stroke falls to the risk level for non-smoking people. Within 10 years, lung cancer mortality rates are halved compared to that of smokers. Within 15 years the risk of heart disease falls at the risk level for nonsmoking.
Sergei Koryak, leader of the WHO Office in Pristina, said strengthening the policies and services for quitting can improve health, save lives and save money.
“Pandemia COVID-19 has led many smokers to say they want to quit, but not all have access to tools that can help them do so. That's why O The U.S. calls on governments to ensure that citizens have access to sweeping smoking services, such as short consultations, free phone lines for smoking, mobile and digital smoking services, nicotine replacement therapies, and other means that have proved to help quit tobacco”, he said.
Otherwise, the chances of smokers quitting successfully are 84% greater when they receive intensive medical advice.
To help smokers quit smoking, WHO and its partners have developed new digital tools, such as the Council of Tobacco Challenge (Quit Challeng) and digital healthcare worker Florence, which simulates a healthcare worker to fight deninforms about COVID-19 and tobacco, offers brief advice for smokers about cigarette withdrawal, and refers to smokers in the digital services of quitting.
Lenie's challenge gives daily advice and encouragement up to six months to help everyone stay away from tobacco. Application is available for free in WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger and WeChat.
At the global level, about 39% of men and 9% of women are smokers. The highest smoking rates are currently found in Europe, at 26%, while forecasts show a drop of only 2% by 2025 if governments do not take urgent action.
