‘I-M-POSSIBLE’ Says Editor
Thank heaven, I have given up smoking again...God! I feel fit. Homicidal, but fit. A different man. Irritable, moody, depressed, rude, nervy, perhaps; but the lungs are fine.
Well said by A.P.Hebert as giving up on smoking seems impossible. There is already much heard and said on smoking. But one always reads to make a decision of not smoking, and as the craving arises again he resumes back to that one puff with a little guilt this time, which very soon vanishes with the second puff.
Smoking is just one form of tobacco consumption. Other forms include quid and snuff. Tobacco usage caused 100 million deaths in the 20th century and if the current trends continue, there could be up to one billion deaths in the 21st century. By 2030, more than 80% of tobacco related deaths will occur in the developing world unless urgent action is taken.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death globally, which causes more than five million deaths a year. So this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has selected "Tobacco Health Warnings" as the theme on the World No Tobacco Day, which is on 31st May 2009. WHO particularly approves of tobacco health warnings, which will contain both pictures and words as they are the most effective at convincing people to quit. Such pictorial warnings on the tobacco products cut across the linguistic and cultural barriers, and therefore, are intended to increase the public awareness on the deadly health effects of tobacco consumption.
On World No Tobacco Day 2009, and throughout the following year, WHO will encourage governments to adopt tobacco health warnings that will meet all the criteria for maximal effectiveness, including that they cover more than half of the pack, appear on both the front and back of the pack and contain pictures.
It is high time that every individual realises the ill effects of tobacco consumption. Withdrawal from any addiction sounds scary and difficult but it is not impossible. Remember that even an impossible says 'I-M-POSSIBLE.' Anyone doing so is not just helping himself but also the nation and the world. One should not lose hope and should stay firm during the phase of withdrawal to achieve the purpose. The motivation and support from family and friends along with your strong individual will power, will guide you towards your aim.
Begin your journey of a smoke free life on this day. And yes, always remember "Where there is a will there is always a way!"
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