Dr. Pawan Gupta at the VISON ODISHA 2036/86 on 22nd April 2023 at the constitution club, New Delhi on the topic “Challenges in Health, Hygiene, and Sanitation.
As we develop the facilities will develop. We will have lots of hospitals coming up in private-public, with the latest equipment, etc.
But all the facilities will be overwhelmed by the increase in the number of patients, still, they will be insufficient. NCD -non-communicable diseases are going to increase exponentially. Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, nephropathy, liver cirrhosis, cancer, stroke, cardiac, etc are on the increase. But importantly they are all preventable diseases. If we vision for 2036 and 2086 we have to work towards prevention 3 important – “The way we eat, the way we live, and the way we take care of ourselves”
WE HAVE TO WORK TOWARD THE PREVENTION
1. TOBACCO and ALCOHOL – Control most diseases.
2. BAN PLASTICS – The micro-polymer is the biggest hazard to the environment, soil, and health.
3. WOMEN SANITATION – HYGIENE – universal availability of HPV Vaccine and Sanitary pads (reusable and environment friendly). Eradicate Cervical Cancer.
4. FOOD DIET
5. EXERCISE AND YOGA
Education has to start at the school level. Lifestyle has to be adopted from childhood.
“HAR GHAR TOBACCO MARSHAL” – to start with we have to work to make our teachers Tobacco MARSHALs. Odisha is one of the highest consumers of tobacco and one of the highest in oral cancer. Tobacco causes 200 varieties of diseases. Mortality due to tobacco consumption is the highest. The consumption rate has increased to 51.5% population. This is the cause for concern.
Tobacco is the highest pollutant in the environment. Once controlled it will lead to environmental change.
EACH ONE OF US HAS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY and make our ODISHA a beautiful state – free from tobacco. It is possible but we have to start now.
Dr. Pawan Gupta is a trusted Senior Surgical Oncologist, social activist, and author, engaged in creating awareness and changing the way cancer is perceived in society. He is a renowned transformational speaker on cancer chronic diseases and lifestyle specifically tobacco. Thousands have benefitted from his workshops, seminars, camps, and training programs. He has been featured in Buzz Creator and on many channels on TV.
He is the Founder of ICanCaRe, an Innovative enterprise for Cancer Care and Rehabilitation. Working extensively in Tobacco Cessation data-driven protocol-based intervention through a network of Specialists and experts on ICanCaRe APP, Virtual Clinics, and ICanCaRe National Quitline. National Convenor for Tobacco Cessation courses for the first time in India introduced under Gujarat University
His populist campaigns “WIN OVER CANCER”, “SAVE the Youth – Win over tobacco”, “Chota Daana”, “Catch them Early”, and “My Hygiene My Responsibility” has gained him wide accolades.
In his mission to win over cancer, he has a unique methodological approach to quitting tobacco. The book WIN OVER TOBACCO – MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide for tobacco addicts to overcome their cravings. The Book had more than 10000 Downloads within 30 Days of being made available.
He received the prestigious ICD International Award in 2007, Vivekananda Sister Margarette Award 2017 and Delhi NGO leadership Award 2017, AIECS award 2018, Asia Africa Leadership in Social Innovation 2019, MICC Innovation Award 2019, Rashtriya Prabasi Odia Paribar Award 2019.
Professionally he has conducted more than 11000 cancer surgeries and was a pioneer in establishing and modernizing surgical oncology in some of the major hospitals in Delhi NCR.
He did his graduation and post-graduation from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He enhanced his surgical skills M.Ch and Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad.
He has held several positions during his career in various hospitals. Dr. Pawan has published 30 papers in National and International journals and is actively involved in several research projects. He is an active member of the Telemedicine Society of India, India Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology. He is seen as a mentor of strayed souls, and a soothing balm to those tormented by cancer.
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