Rock Beach declared tobacco-free
The Hindu
The National Tobacco Control Programme (Government Chest Clinic), National Health Mission, Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, and Puducherry Police have jointly declared Rock Beach a tobacco-free stretch.
The National Tobacco Control Programme (Government Chest Clinic), National Health Mission, Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, and Puducherry Police have jointly declared Rock Beach a tobacco-free stretch.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Law and Order, Narra Chaitanya and Venkatesh, State Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme inaugurated the notice board declaring the area a tobacco-free beach.
“Tobacco use accounts for 1 in 12 deaths worldwide. Around 40% of cancer deaths in the country are attributed to tobacco use. In order to create awareness and avoid pollution, the beach has been declared tobacco-free. People are advised not to smoke in the entire beach and also not to bring any kind of tobacco products to the beach,” the release said.
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