Awareness about ill effects of smoking is needed

By Keshav Khemka

Smoking is a leading cause of death worldwide, and awareness of the dangers of smoking is required to reduce the negative impacts of smoking on individuals and society. While smoking rates have declined in many countries around the globe in recent years, smoking still remains a major public health issue, with lakhs and lakhs of people continuing to smoke and suffering the consequences of smoking-related illnesses later in their life. People tend to smoke even after knowing its consequences.

The health risks of smoking are well-known and include an increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and many other serious health problems. Smoking can also lead to a range of other negative impacts, including reduced quality of life, and harm to others through second-hand smoke exposure. It is now even found in individuals around the globe that smoking causes depression and ADHD problems.

Despite the very major health risks associated with smoking, many people continue to smoke, often due to addiction or a lack of awareness of the dangers of smoking. This says us about the importance of awareness campaigns and education initiatives at informing people of the risks of smoking and encouraging them to quit even before starting. Awareness campaigns can take many forms, from public service and advertising campaigns to educational programs in schools and university organizations. These campaigns can focus on a range of topics, including the health risks of smoking, the addictive nature of nicotine, the environmental impact of smoking and the financial costs of smoking and even about the depression it causes.

In conclusion, awareness of the dangers of smoking is important to reducing smoking rates and improving public health. By increasing awareness of the risks of smoking and providing support for people who want to quit, we can work towards a healthier, smoke-free future for ourselves and for future generations.