COIMBATORE: The district tobacco control cell is planning to organise hospital visits for school students to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco products.
These visits aim to help students see the condition of patients affected by long-term tobacco use and receive medical awareness.
Dr Saranya Devi, district consultant of the tobacco control cell, said, “Every month, we provide counselling to around 150 people at the tobacco cessation centre in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. We followed up with around 2,500 individuals who were addicted.”
“This follow-up care allows for timely intervention if individuals face difficulties or setbacks during their quitting journey. Each person who undergoes counselling at the centre is followed up for one and a half years to ensure effective results. However, the increasing use of tobacco products among youngsters and schoolchildren is becoming a major concern,” she added.
She noted that many institutions were hesitant to send their students for counselling sessions. “We plan to recommend that educational institutions organise visits to the govt hospital at the beginning of every academic year to help students understand the difficulties faced by cancer, stroke and paralysis patients due to prolonged tobacco use,” she said.
These visits aim to help students see the condition of patients affected by long-term tobacco use and receive medical awareness.
Dr Saranya Devi, district consultant of the tobacco control cell, said, “Every month, we provide counselling to around 150 people at the tobacco cessation centre in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. We followed up with around 2,500 individuals who were addicted.”
“This follow-up care allows for timely intervention if individuals face difficulties or setbacks during their quitting journey. Each person who undergoes counselling at the centre is followed up for one and a half years to ensure effective results. However, the increasing use of tobacco products among youngsters and schoolchildren is becoming a major concern,” she added.
She noted that many institutions were hesitant to send their students for counselling sessions. “We plan to recommend that educational institutions organise visits to the govt hospital at the beginning of every academic year to help students understand the difficulties faced by cancer, stroke and paralysis patients due to prolonged tobacco use,” she said.
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