Volume : 11, Issue : 05, May – 2024
Title:
TOWARDS A TOBACCO-FREE TOMORROW: STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS
Authors :
D.Sai Lahari (B.Pharm), R. Surya Sri Asha (BSc.C.BC.BT)
Abstract :
Tobacco use remains a significant global public health challenge, contributing to a myriad of preventable deaths and diseases worldwide. Despite strides in tobacco control, achieving a tobacco-free future demands concerted efforts and innovative strategies. This research article explores the multifaceted landscape of tobacco control, examining key strategies and solutions towards realizing this vision. The proliferation of new tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices, presents challenges and opportunities in tobacco control. Effective regulation and counter marketing strategies are essential in mitigating their impact and protecting vulnerable populations. Innovative approaches to tobacco cessation, leveraging digital technologies and community-based interventions, hold promise in supporting individuals on their quit journey. Prevention efforts targeting youth, through education, policy advocacy, and social norm change initiatives, are paramount in disrupting the cycle of tobacco addiction. As we forge ahead, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to creating healthier, smoke-free environments and realizing a brighter, tobacco-free future for generations to come.
KEY WORDS: Tobacco use, Tobacco control, Challenges and Obstacles, Health Campaigns.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sai Lahari Durgam et al., Towards A Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: Strategies And Solutions., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (05).
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