Hello Dr. Pawan,
Here are some links about some recent legislation in the
US regarding tobacco marketing to kids and teens.
Historic anti-smoking bill aims at stopping teens
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090612/ap_on_go_co/us_fda_tobacco
Also, an article analyzing why Philips Morris supports this recent
legislation :
Smoke Signals: Why a Tobacco Giant Is Backing a Tough New Antismoking Bill
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/08599190425000
Good luck on your anti-tobacco seminars. If you have trouble
convincing people how harmful its effects are, you could try to
show them a picture of a smoker with a laryngectomy (spelling..?).
People get fairly shocked seeing them smoking through their
tracheostomy opening.
Regards
Meeta
Mission - "WIN OVER CANCER"
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
World No Tobacco Day - I CAN WIN 2009 Faridabad
Indian Cancer Winners’ Association - Faridabad Chapter
A Mission to “Win Over Cancer”
Faridabad Chapter- H. No-2, Sector-8, Faridabad
A round table discussion was organized by Indian Cancer Winners’ Association- Faridabad Chapter at Studio 220, Sector 9, Faridabad on 31st May 2009 on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day !” Speaking on this occasion Dr.Pawan Gupta, the President of I CAN WIN Foundation and senior Cancer Surgeon at SMH Curie Cancer Centre said that the tobacco use and the diseases due to his habit have reached an epidemic level world wide.
Dr. B.C.Gupta MD President I CAN WIN - Faridabad
Dr Ratnesh and Dr Pawan - Experts
Dr Manish,Dr Kulveen, Dr Pawan, Dr B.C.Gupta, Dr Ratnesh, Dr Vishal
The use of tobacco in any form be it smoking or chewing leads to widespread diverse effects on almost each and every organ of the body specially Head & Neck and the lungs. The most important thing is that it is a preventable evil of the society and many lives can be saved annually. Mouth is the most important part to be affected and an early detection of pre- malignant lesions can make a difference in the outcome of tobacco related disorders. He emphasized the role of Dental and ENT surgeons as the most important experts to advise the people in quitting tobacco and in making them aware about early and frequent checkups to void cancer and other preventable lesions of oral cavity.
Problem of second hand smoking was also highlighted .The problem of smoking affecting the domestic aspects specially its physical and mental effect on children was also discussed at length. The event was attended by eminent ENT and Dental surgeons of Faridabad and Member experts of Indian Cancer Winners’ Association Dr. Ratnesh Shrivastav from Dharamshila Hospital & Dr.Amitbh Singh from Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon known for their contribution to oncology. Doctors from QRG Central Hospital, Sarvodays Hospital & Fortis group also attend the meet.
In the end it was concluded that the tobacco related disorders are preventable and the doctors can play a pivotal role by making people aware about this by various means and the quality and span of life can be increased better in the society in turn.
Indian Cancer Winners’ Association believes in “Win over Cancer”. This is a part of a series of meets which is planned by the Association towards Professional- Patient- Public partnership in achieving the long term goal of winning over cancer and not just fight against cancer. Dr.B.C.Gupta, President Dr. Manish K. Wadhwa, Vice President, Dr.Prashant Gupta, Secretary Dr.Vishal Juneja, Jt Secretary and Mr. Anil Rahat, Vice President of the Faridabad Chapter of I CAN WIN Association organized the meet.
Dr B.C.Gupta
President
Dr Prashant Gupta
Secretary
Dr Vishal Juneja and Dr Prashant Gupta
Dr Vishal, Dr Pawan , Dr B.C.Gupta, Dr Prashant
A Mission to “Win Over Cancer”
Faridabad Chapter- H. No-2, Sector-8, Faridabad
A round table discussion was organized by Indian Cancer Winners’ Association- Faridabad Chapter at Studio 220, Sector 9, Faridabad on 31st May 2009 on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day !” Speaking on this occasion Dr.Pawan Gupta, the President of I CAN WIN Foundation and senior Cancer Surgeon at SMH Curie Cancer Centre said that the tobacco use and the diseases due to his habit have reached an epidemic level world wide.
Dr. B.C.Gupta MD President I CAN WIN - Faridabad
Dr Ratnesh and Dr Pawan - Experts
Dr Manish,Dr Kulveen, Dr Pawan, Dr B.C.Gupta, Dr Ratnesh, Dr VishalThe use of tobacco in any form be it smoking or chewing leads to widespread diverse effects on almost each and every organ of the body specially Head & Neck and the lungs. The most important thing is that it is a preventable evil of the society and many lives can be saved annually. Mouth is the most important part to be affected and an early detection of pre- malignant lesions can make a difference in the outcome of tobacco related disorders. He emphasized the role of Dental and ENT surgeons as the most important experts to advise the people in quitting tobacco and in making them aware about early and frequent checkups to void cancer and other preventable lesions of oral cavity.
Problem of second hand smoking was also highlighted .The problem of smoking affecting the domestic aspects specially its physical and mental effect on children was also discussed at length. The event was attended by eminent ENT and Dental surgeons of Faridabad and Member experts of Indian Cancer Winners’ Association Dr. Ratnesh Shrivastav from Dharamshila Hospital & Dr.Amitbh Singh from Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon known for their contribution to oncology. Doctors from QRG Central Hospital, Sarvodays Hospital & Fortis group also attend the meet.
In the end it was concluded that the tobacco related disorders are preventable and the doctors can play a pivotal role by making people aware about this by various means and the quality and span of life can be increased better in the society in turn.
Indian Cancer Winners’ Association believes in “Win over Cancer”. This is a part of a series of meets which is planned by the Association towards Professional- Patient- Public partnership in achieving the long term goal of winning over cancer and not just fight against cancer. Dr.B.C.Gupta, President Dr. Manish K. Wadhwa, Vice President, Dr.Prashant Gupta, Secretary Dr.Vishal Juneja, Jt Secretary and Mr. Anil Rahat, Vice President of the Faridabad Chapter of I CAN WIN Association organized the meet.
Dr B.C.Gupta
President
Dr Prashant Gupta
Secretary
Dr Vishal Juneja and Dr Prashant Gupta
Dr Vishal, Dr Pawan , Dr B.C.Gupta, Dr Prashant
Positive thinking
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more
By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Overcome negative self-talk by recognizing it and practicing with some examples provided.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or pessimistic.
In fact, some studies show that these personality traits — optimism and pessimism — can affect many areas of your health and well-being. Positive thinking also is a key part of effective stress management. Positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life's less pleasant situations. It just means that you approach the unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way.
With all this in mind, take a refresher course in positive thinking. Learn how to put positive thinking into action in your own life, and reap the benefits.
Understanding positive thinking and self-talk
Self-talk is the endless stream of thoughts that run through your head every day. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other self-talk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information.
If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist — someone who practices positive thinking.
The health benefits of positive thinking
Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:
* Increased life span
* Lower rates of depression
* Lower levels of distress
* Greater resistance to the common cold
* Better psychological and physical well-being
* Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
* Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress
It's unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits. One theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body. It's also thought that positive and optimistic people live healthier lifestyles — they get more physical activity, follow a healthier diet, and have reduced rates of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Identifying negative thinking
Some common forms of negative self-talk include:
* Filtering. You magnify the negative aspects of a situation and filter out all of the positive ones. For example, say you had a great day at work. You completed your tasks ahead of time and were complimented for doing a speedy and thorough job. But you forgot one minor step. That evening, you focus only on your oversight and forget about the compliments you received.
* Personalizing. When something bad occurs, you automatically blame yourself. For example, you hear that an evening out with friends is canceled, and you assume that the change in plans is because no one wanted to be around you.
* Catastrophizing. You automatically anticipate the worst. You refuse to go out with friends for fear that you'll make a fool of yourself. Or one change in your daily routine leads you to think the entire day will be a disaster.
* Polarizing. You see things only as either good or bad, black or white. There is no middle ground. You feel that you have to be perfect or that you're a total failure.
Focusing on positive thinking
Because your self-talk is mainly negative doesn't mean you're doomed to an unhappy or unhealthy life. You can learn to turn negative thinking into positive thinking. The process is simple, but it takes time and practice — you're creating a new habit, after all. Here are some ways to think and behave in a more positive way:
* Check yourself. Periodically during the day, stop and evaluate what you're thinking. If you find that your thoughts are mainly negative, try to find a way to put a positive spin on them.
* Be open to humor. Give yourself permission to smile or laugh, especially during difficult times. Seek humor in everyday happenings. When you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed.
* Follow a healthy lifestyle. Exercise at least three times a week to positively affect mood and reduce stress. Follow a healthy diet to fuel your mind and body. And learn to manage stress.
* Surround yourself with positive people. Make sure those in your life are positive, supportive people you can depend on to give helpful advice and feedback. Negative people, those who believe they have no power over their lives, may increase your stress level and may make you doubt your ability to manage stress in healthy ways.
* Practice positive self-talk. Start by following one simple rule: Don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to anyone else. Be gentle and encouraging with yourself. If a negative thought enters your mind, evaluate it rationally and respond with affirmations of what is good about yourself.
Examples of typical negative self-talk and how you might apply a positive twist include:
Negative self-talk Positive spin
I've never done it before. It's an opportunity to learn something new.
It's too complicated. I'll tackle it from a different angle.
I don't have the resources. Necessity is the mother of invention.
I'm too lazy to get this done. I wasn't able to fit it into my schedule but can re-examine some priorities.
There's no way it will work. I can try to make it work.
It's too radical a change. Let's take a chance.
No one bothers to communicate with me. I'll see if I can open the channels of communication.
I'm not going to get any better at this. I'll give it another try.
Practicing positive thinking every day
If you tend to have a negative outlook, don't expect to become an optimist overnight. But with practice, eventually your self-talk will contain less self-criticism and more self-acceptance. You may also become less critical of the world around you. Plus, when you share your positive mood and positive experience, both you and those around you enjoy an emotional boost.
Practicing positive self-talk will improve your outlook. When your state of mind is generally optimistic, you're able to handle everyday stress in a more constructive way. That ability may contribute to the widely observed health benefits of positive thinking.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009
By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more
Positive thinking: Reduce stress, enjoy life more
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Overcome negative self-talk by recognizing it and practicing with some examples provided.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or pessimistic.
In fact, some studies show that these personality traits — optimism and pessimism — can affect many areas of your health and well-being. Positive thinking also is a key part of effective stress management. Positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life's less pleasant situations. It just means that you approach the unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way.
With all this in mind, take a refresher course in positive thinking. Learn how to put positive thinking into action in your own life, and reap the benefits.
Understanding positive thinking and self-talk
Self-talk is the endless stream of thoughts that run through your head every day. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other self-talk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information.
If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you're likely an optimist — someone who practices positive thinking.
The health benefits of positive thinking
Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:
* Increased life span
* Lower rates of depression
* Lower levels of distress
* Greater resistance to the common cold
* Better psychological and physical well-being
* Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
* Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress
It's unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits. One theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body. It's also thought that positive and optimistic people live healthier lifestyles — they get more physical activity, follow a healthier diet, and have reduced rates of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Identifying negative thinking
Some common forms of negative self-talk include:
* Filtering. You magnify the negative aspects of a situation and filter out all of the positive ones. For example, say you had a great day at work. You completed your tasks ahead of time and were complimented for doing a speedy and thorough job. But you forgot one minor step. That evening, you focus only on your oversight and forget about the compliments you received.
* Personalizing. When something bad occurs, you automatically blame yourself. For example, you hear that an evening out with friends is canceled, and you assume that the change in plans is because no one wanted to be around you.
* Catastrophizing. You automatically anticipate the worst. You refuse to go out with friends for fear that you'll make a fool of yourself. Or one change in your daily routine leads you to think the entire day will be a disaster.
* Polarizing. You see things only as either good or bad, black or white. There is no middle ground. You feel that you have to be perfect or that you're a total failure.
Focusing on positive thinking
Because your self-talk is mainly negative doesn't mean you're doomed to an unhappy or unhealthy life. You can learn to turn negative thinking into positive thinking. The process is simple, but it takes time and practice — you're creating a new habit, after all. Here are some ways to think and behave in a more positive way:
* Check yourself. Periodically during the day, stop and evaluate what you're thinking. If you find that your thoughts are mainly negative, try to find a way to put a positive spin on them.
* Be open to humor. Give yourself permission to smile or laugh, especially during difficult times. Seek humor in everyday happenings. When you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed.
* Follow a healthy lifestyle. Exercise at least three times a week to positively affect mood and reduce stress. Follow a healthy diet to fuel your mind and body. And learn to manage stress.
* Surround yourself with positive people. Make sure those in your life are positive, supportive people you can depend on to give helpful advice and feedback. Negative people, those who believe they have no power over their lives, may increase your stress level and may make you doubt your ability to manage stress in healthy ways.
* Practice positive self-talk. Start by following one simple rule: Don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to anyone else. Be gentle and encouraging with yourself. If a negative thought enters your mind, evaluate it rationally and respond with affirmations of what is good about yourself.
Examples of typical negative self-talk and how you might apply a positive twist include:
Negative self-talk Positive spin
I've never done it before. It's an opportunity to learn something new.
It's too complicated. I'll tackle it from a different angle.
I don't have the resources. Necessity is the mother of invention.
I'm too lazy to get this done. I wasn't able to fit it into my schedule but can re-examine some priorities.
There's no way it will work. I can try to make it work.
It's too radical a change. Let's take a chance.
No one bothers to communicate with me. I'll see if I can open the channels of communication.
I'm not going to get any better at this. I'll give it another try.
Practicing positive thinking every day
If you tend to have a negative outlook, don't expect to become an optimist overnight. But with practice, eventually your self-talk will contain less self-criticism and more self-acceptance. You may also become less critical of the world around you. Plus, when you share your positive mood and positive experience, both you and those around you enjoy an emotional boost.
Practicing positive self-talk will improve your outlook. When your state of mind is generally optimistic, you're able to handle everyday stress in a more constructive way. That ability may contribute to the widely observed health benefits of positive thinking.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
World No Tobacco Day - I CAN WIN 2009
I CAN WIN - POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
Professionals Role in Control of Tobacco Epidemic
Sukhmani Hospital, Safdurjung Enclave, N Delhi
23.5.09
I CAN WIN-Positive about life Tobacco Awareness interactive forum on “The Professionals Role In the Management of Tobacco Related Oral Diseases” was held with General Practitioners and Specialist on 23rd May, 2009 at Sukhmani Hospital.
An interactive meet of general practitioner on
" PROFESSIONALS ROLE IN MANAGEMENT OF TOBACCO RELATED ORAL DISEASE"
was held on 23rd May 2009 at the Sukhmani Hospital, Safdurjung Enclave, Delhi
Dr Balbir Singh Gandhi MS, ENT Specialist, and Dr Sweta Javali MDS, Dental Specialist, Chaired the session.
Dr Gandhi said that Tobacco is a very common disease and that it is important that all the Medical Practitioners should put in few minutes with their patient in assessing and guiding their patients towards quitting tobacco. He also said that Doctors have to be a role model in the society to curb this tobacco epidemic.
Dr Javali herself a Dental Specialist with a keen interest in oral premalignant lesions, suggested it is important that tobacco related premalignant lesions like leukoplakia, erythroplakia, submucous fibrosis should be recognized at the earliest and treated to give a cure. It is important that all the doctors should be trained for oral cavity examination.
Dr Pawan Gupta M.Ch., President, Indian Cancer Winners’ Association and Sr Consultant Cancer Surgeon, SMH-Curie Cancer Centre, Delhi in his talk emphasized the fact that
Tobacco is
-Most important preventable cause of death
-Tobacco adversely affects almost every organ of the body.
-Oral Cavity lesions are easily detectable, treatable and curable. A person with high risk factors should be self oral cavity aware and in case of any change/lesion seek medical advice at the earliest.
-The Doctors are very important not only as a role model but also in detecting and treating the tobacco habit. The steps of quitting tobacco were also discussed. Dr Pawan stressed on the fact that quitting tobacco is possible. Quitting will help one live longer, no matter what the age or how long one has used tobacco.
-Second hand Smoke is a known carcinogen. Non- smokers including children should be protected from this harmful environment pollutant.
-Managing advance cancer was also discussed.
The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association believes in “Win over Cancer”. This is a part of a series of meets which is planned by the Association towards Professional- Patient- Public partnership in achieving the long term goal of winning over cancer and not just fight against cancer.
We take pleasure in congratulating the management of Sukhamni Hospital for the successful meet. We also thank JagsonPal, the makers of Lycored, for their contribution for the meet.
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
Professionals Role in Control of Tobacco Epidemic
Sukhmani Hospital, Safdurjung Enclave, N Delhi
23.5.09
I CAN WIN-Positive about life Tobacco Awareness interactive forum on “The Professionals Role In the Management of Tobacco Related Oral Diseases” was held with General Practitioners and Specialist on 23rd May, 2009 at Sukhmani Hospital.
An interactive meet of general practitioner on
" PROFESSIONALS ROLE IN MANAGEMENT OF TOBACCO RELATED ORAL DISEASE"
was held on 23rd May 2009 at the Sukhmani Hospital, Safdurjung Enclave, Delhi
Dr Balbir Singh Gandhi MS, ENT Specialist, and Dr Sweta Javali MDS, Dental Specialist, Chaired the session.
Dr Gandhi said that Tobacco is a very common disease and that it is important that all the Medical Practitioners should put in few minutes with their patient in assessing and guiding their patients towards quitting tobacco. He also said that Doctors have to be a role model in the society to curb this tobacco epidemic.
Dr Javali herself a Dental Specialist with a keen interest in oral premalignant lesions, suggested it is important that tobacco related premalignant lesions like leukoplakia, erythroplakia, submucous fibrosis should be recognized at the earliest and treated to give a cure. It is important that all the doctors should be trained for oral cavity examination.
Dr Pawan Gupta M.Ch., President, Indian Cancer Winners’ Association and Sr Consultant Cancer Surgeon, SMH-Curie Cancer Centre, Delhi in his talk emphasized the fact that
Tobacco is
-Most important preventable cause of death
-Tobacco adversely affects almost every organ of the body.
-Oral Cavity lesions are easily detectable, treatable and curable. A person with high risk factors should be self oral cavity aware and in case of any change/lesion seek medical advice at the earliest.
-The Doctors are very important not only as a role model but also in detecting and treating the tobacco habit. The steps of quitting tobacco were also discussed. Dr Pawan stressed on the fact that quitting tobacco is possible. Quitting will help one live longer, no matter what the age or how long one has used tobacco.
-Second hand Smoke is a known carcinogen. Non- smokers including children should be protected from this harmful environment pollutant.
-Managing advance cancer was also discussed.
The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association believes in “Win over Cancer”. This is a part of a series of meets which is planned by the Association towards Professional- Patient- Public partnership in achieving the long term goal of winning over cancer and not just fight against cancer.
We take pleasure in congratulating the management of Sukhamni Hospital for the successful meet. We also thank JagsonPal, the makers of Lycored, for their contribution for the meet.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
2009.4.26 I CAN WIN AOL MAHASATSANG
MAHASATSANG
I CAN WIN ASSOCIATION IN COORDINATION WITH ART OF LIVING ORGANISED PROGRAMME OF
MAHASATSANG ON 26TH OF APRIL IN VIGYAN LOK NEW DELHI
BESIDES AWARENESS PROGRAMME STRESS WAS ON THE FACT
THAT YOGA AND MEDITATION CAN PROVIDE STRENGTH TO BODY AND PEACE TO MIND.
IT CAN MAKE REHABILITATION BETTER AND FASTER
MEMBERS SHARED THIER EXPERIENCES,THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
ALL WERE ENRICHED WITH HOLY MUSIC OF BHAJANS AND SATSANG
PROGRAMME ENDED WITH PRASAD DISTRIBUTION
I CAN WIN ASSOCIATION IN COORDINATION WITH ART OF LIVING ORGANISED PROGRAMME OF
MAHASATSANG ON 26TH OF APRIL IN VIGYAN LOK NEW DELHI
BESIDES AWARENESS PROGRAMME STRESS WAS ON THE FACT
THAT YOGA AND MEDITATION CAN PROVIDE STRENGTH TO BODY AND PEACE TO MIND.
IT CAN MAKE REHABILITATION BETTER AND FASTER
MEMBERS SHARED THIER EXPERIENCES,THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
ALL WERE ENRICHED WITH HOLY MUSIC OF BHAJANS AND SATSANG
PROGRAMME ENDED WITH PRASAD DISTRIBUTION
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Ms Meeta .....
Hello Dr. Gupta,
From the sidelines, I would like to thank you very much for
showing Mummy the strength to fight her cancer and encouraging
her all along the way. It's rare to see doctors who step outside
their OTs to treat their patients' cancers in a holistic manner.
AND - you have also shown her the path to volunteerism and
opened up a whole world of new friends and family for her.
It is heartening to see that this generation of seniors in India
are becoming so active in community building and looking
forward to more action after retirement!
Thanks for all your wonderful efforts.
Regards
Meeta
From the sidelines, I would like to thank you very much for
showing Mummy the strength to fight her cancer and encouraging
her all along the way. It's rare to see doctors who step outside
their OTs to treat their patients' cancers in a holistic manner.
AND - you have also shown her the path to volunteerism and
opened up a whole world of new friends and family for her.
It is heartening to see that this generation of seniors in India
are becoming so active in community building and looking
forward to more action after retirement!
Thanks for all your wonderful efforts.
Regards
Meeta
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tobacco Control in School - Somerville School, Noida 24.4.09
POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE - I CAN WIN
CHOOSE LIFE NOT TOBACCO
I CAN WIN - POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE
Tobacco Control in School
Somerville School, Noida
24.4.09
I CAN WIN-Positive about life Tobacco Awareness workshop was held on 24th April, 2009 at Somerville School, Noida.
Around 740 students of class 9, 10, 11 and 12 attended the camp.
The workshop was arranged by Ms Ratna Marya and Ms Sunita under the guidance of School Principal, Mrs Arul Raj. The workshop was conducted by Dr Pawan Gupta M.Ch., President, Indian Cancer Winners’ Association and Sr Consultant Cancer Surgeon, SMH-Curie Cancer Centre, Delhi. Mrs Rani Isaac, Mr Sunil Bhandhari and Mr Karan helped in conducting the workshop.
The wokshop was held to create awareness among young people about tobacco and the practices adopted by the tobacco industry to initiate them to smoking and to other forms of tobacco use. It was also aimed to help the youth to make healthy choices.
Mrs Aruna introduced the subject and its menace in the young youth who unknowingly may start a habit which would be difficult to quit later.
In his presentation Dr Pawan Gupta said that Tobacco is
*Most important preventable cause of death
*Kills 50% of its users. Killed 1 billion in 21st century
*Tobacco contain more than 4000 harmful ingredients
*Smoking habit in children
– 20% of ever smoker children smoked their first whole cigarette before 10 years of age
– 80% of current smokers started smoking before they turned 18.
The younger a person is when he or she starts using tobacco, the more difficult it is for the that person to quit tobacco
*Tobacco adversely affects almost every organ of the body.
*Among young people, the short-term health effects of smoking include damage to the
– respiratory system,
– addiction to nicotine, and
– the associated risk of other drug use
– hurts young people's physical fitness in terms of both performance and endurance
*Long-term health consequences of youth smoking include cancer, lung diseases, cardiac diseases including heart attack, peripheral vascular diseases, infertility and deformed sperms.
*Second hand Smoke is a known carcinogen. Non- smokers including children should be protected from this harmful environment pollutant.
The youth were encouraged to have healthy living habits like balanced diet, exercise, control of weight gain, avoid alcohol, and, of course, no tobacco. Regular checkups and self awareness are required. Further, Dr Pawan stressed on the fact that quitting tobacco is possible. Quitting will help one live longer, no matter what the age or how long one has used tobacco.
The students actively participated and came up with lot of queries, which was answered to their satisfaction. Some of the students were given the I CAN WIN – POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE badges.
Worksheets were given to all the students and prizes will be given for the best two in each class.
We take pleasure in congratulating the management of Somerville School for the successful workshop.
Dr Pawan Gupta MS, FSOG, FAIS, M.Ch
President
Mr Suresh Prakash
Secretary
The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association – National
CHOOSE LIFE NOT TOBACCO
I CAN WIN - POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE
Tobacco Control in School
Somerville School, Noida
24.4.09
I CAN WIN-Positive about life Tobacco Awareness workshop was held on 24th April, 2009 at Somerville School, Noida.
Around 740 students of class 9, 10, 11 and 12 attended the camp.
The workshop was arranged by Ms Ratna Marya and Ms Sunita under the guidance of School Principal, Mrs Arul Raj. The workshop was conducted by Dr Pawan Gupta M.Ch., President, Indian Cancer Winners’ Association and Sr Consultant Cancer Surgeon, SMH-Curie Cancer Centre, Delhi. Mrs Rani Isaac, Mr Sunil Bhandhari and Mr Karan helped in conducting the workshop.
The wokshop was held to create awareness among young people about tobacco and the practices adopted by the tobacco industry to initiate them to smoking and to other forms of tobacco use. It was also aimed to help the youth to make healthy choices.
Mrs Aruna introduced the subject and its menace in the young youth who unknowingly may start a habit which would be difficult to quit later.
In his presentation Dr Pawan Gupta said that Tobacco is
*Most important preventable cause of death
*Kills 50% of its users. Killed 1 billion in 21st century
*Tobacco contain more than 4000 harmful ingredients
*Smoking habit in children
– 20% of ever smoker children smoked their first whole cigarette before 10 years of age
– 80% of current smokers started smoking before they turned 18.
The younger a person is when he or she starts using tobacco, the more difficult it is for the that person to quit tobacco
*Tobacco adversely affects almost every organ of the body.
*Among young people, the short-term health effects of smoking include damage to the
– respiratory system,
– addiction to nicotine, and
– the associated risk of other drug use
– hurts young people's physical fitness in terms of both performance and endurance
*Long-term health consequences of youth smoking include cancer, lung diseases, cardiac diseases including heart attack, peripheral vascular diseases, infertility and deformed sperms.
*Second hand Smoke is a known carcinogen. Non- smokers including children should be protected from this harmful environment pollutant.
The youth were encouraged to have healthy living habits like balanced diet, exercise, control of weight gain, avoid alcohol, and, of course, no tobacco. Regular checkups and self awareness are required. Further, Dr Pawan stressed on the fact that quitting tobacco is possible. Quitting will help one live longer, no matter what the age or how long one has used tobacco.
The students actively participated and came up with lot of queries, which was answered to their satisfaction. Some of the students were given the I CAN WIN – POSITIVE ABOUT LIFE badges.
Worksheets were given to all the students and prizes will be given for the best two in each class.
We take pleasure in congratulating the management of Somerville School for the successful workshop.
Dr Pawan Gupta MS, FSOG, FAIS, M.Ch
President
Mr Suresh Prakash
Secretary
The Indian Cancer Winners’ Association – National
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