IMPHAL, May 30: The Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch today observed the World No Tobacco Day 2015 at the association`\u2122s hall under the theme `Stop illicit trade of tobacco products`\u009d.<\/p>\n
The observation was organised in collaboration with the Medical Directorate, National Health Mission, National Tobacco Control Programme, Voice of Tobacco Victims and Coalition Against Drug and Alcohol.<\/p>\n
At the onset of the function, State Health Mission`\u2122s Dr K Komolini flagged off a rally from the State Health Mission which was continued till the IMA office.<\/p>\n
Students from various schools participated in the rally holding placards, which read `Buy Tobacco Get Cancer,`\u009d `Smoking Tobacco Doesn`\u2122t Make You Cool,`\u009d `Quite Tobacco before It Kills You,`\u009d `Say no to Tabacco.`\u009d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, speaking at the observation, Family Welfare director Dr K Rajo said that most of the middle aged persons consume tobacco.<\/p>\n
He said many people have lost their lives due to tobacco use.<\/p>\n
Manipur stands top in the use of tobacco among the North Eastern States, he continued.<\/p>\n
Women who consume tobacco face certain threats during child delivery, the doctor said.<\/p>\n
Dr Rajo also added that smoking a single stick of cigarette shortens one`\u2122s life-span by seven minutes.<\/p>\n\n