No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March every year to encourage people worldwide to stop smoking. Although No Smoking Day, 2021, is observed on March 10, one can stop smoking at any time of the year. This day is observed as a reminder for all those people wanting to quit this habit. The primary aim of observing this day is to promote awareness of the adverse health effects of tobacco irrespective of the form of consumption.
Smoking cigarettes damages most of the organs, triggers cancer, and decreases the overall well-being of smokers. Quitting smoking improves health status and enhances the quality of life. Role of healthcare professionals in smoking cessation Physicians can help patients quit smoking in the following manner: Advising them to quit Offering brief counseling Prescribing cessation medications Following-up with continued support to help prevent relapse…
