Dimapur, August 24 (EMN): National Tobacco Control Program (NTPC), Phek conducted anti-tobacco campaign at Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus Higher Secondary School (YMTHSS), Pfütsero on August 21.
The resource person, Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo, District Nodal Officer NTCP, Phek said Tobacco habit starts during adolescent. As per Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2009, 14.6% in the age group of 13-15 years consume tobacco in some form. And as per Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2010, 19.5% adolescents in the age group of 15-17 years consume tobacco, he informed.
Dr. Vizo also said those who are suffering from oral cancer tobacco related diseases toady have the history of tobacco consumption from their adolescent days.
Highlighting on the harmful effects of tobacco Dr. Vizo exhorted the students not to pick up tobacco habits and also to those who are already using to give up before it affects their health.
Principal TMTHSS, Mathew Rabha also exhorted the students. The program ended with a benediction by vice-principal, Wezazhi Mero.
