Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disease in the world. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, and more than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
India is the highest consumer of tobacco in the WORLD – it has the highest Oral Cancers and the highest death due to tobacco every day. With about 5500 youths starting tobacco every day and 3700 die every day. A Sustained activity at the school level will bring a change in society.
Tobacco use also harms the environment, contributing to deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution, and climate change. Moreover, tobacco use imposes a huge economic burden on society, as it increases health care costs, reduces productivity, and lowers the quality of life of smokers and their families.
To combat this global health threat, we need to mobilize all sectors of society, including educators. Teachers play a vital role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of young people, who are the most vulnerable to the influence of tobacco industry marketing and peer pressure. Teachers can also serve as role models for their students by not using tobacco themselves and by promoting a tobacco-free culture in their schools and communities.
That is why we are launching a new initiative called TEACHERS as ANTI – TOBACCO MARSHAL. This initiative aims to empower teachers to become agents of change in the fight against tobacco. By joining this initiative, teachers will receive training and resources on how to educate their students about the harms of tobacco use, how to help them resist tobacco initiation and quit if they already use it, and how to advocate for tobacco control policies at the local and national levels.
Teachers joining this initiative will also become part of a network of like-minded educators who share best practices and experiences on implementing effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs in their schools. They will also have the opportunity to participate in various events and activities that celebrate their achievements and recognize their contributions to the tobacco control movement.
If you are a teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of your students and your community, we invite you to join TEACHERS as ANTI-TOBACCO MARSHAL today. Together, we can create a tobacco-free generation and a healthier world for everyone.
Join the ICanCaRe Tobacco MARSHAL program – mail to tobaccomarshal@gmail.com
A path finding act to purpose of life, Sir.
The menace of the Tobacco use is creating a world of misery..
You and your team is doing a noble job to recreate awareness amongst youth about use of tobacco.
I am always there for any motivational issues for this evil.
appreciate your word of encouragement. SAVE the youth Campaign needs helping hand to reach to society.
Yes i would like to be a part of
TEACHERS as ANTI TOBACCO MARSHAL
Thanks Jyoti. We need more of teachers like you to join the Tobacco MARSHAL course. YOU ARE A TOBACCO MARSHAL and you can bring a change in your school.
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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”
ar really very good efforts you are taking for getting tobacco chewing bad habits out of life of Bhartiya lives
Thanks a lot Neetaji, your support is always a big motivation for me.
Though all citizens are stakeholders in tobacco control but Teachers have a special role in ensuring that their colleagues stay quit and students do not start taking tobacco and getting addicted to it