Tobacco Cessation Centre - A Welcome move by Government of India
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https://doi.org/10.56450/JEFI.2024.v2i04.007Abstract
I write to express my strong support for the recent establishment of Tobacco Cessation Clinics (TCCs) across medical institutions in India, a timely and commendable initiative by the Government of India as part of its Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0. This move represents a crucial step forward in the fight against the tobacco epidemic that continues to claim millions of lives globally, with India accounting for a significant portion of this toll. By integrating TCCs into the healthcare infrastructure, the government is taking a bold, proactive stance to curb tobacco use and reduce the associated burden of disease, especially among the high-risk populations encountered in medical institutions.
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1. Operational Guidelines for Establishing TCC in Medical Institutions. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. 2024. Available from https://ntcp.mohfw.gov.in/assets/document/Guideline-manuals/Operational%20Guidelines%20for%20Establishing%20Tobacco%20Cessation%20Centres%20in%20Medical%20Institutions.pdf. [Accessed on 25th December 2024]
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