It's no-tobacco day in Punjab today

November 01, 2016 11:47

To reduce the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine use and to prevent the spread of non-communicable disease, the government of Punjab is observing Tuesday as 'No Tobacco Day'.

State Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani said the aim of this campaign was to reduce tobacco and nicotine use in Punjab so as to reduce the prevalence of diseases like cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

He also said that the sale of loose cigarettes, tobacco and e-cigarettes is banned in Punjab.

According to a study carried out by the web site alcoholrehab.com, the extent of drug addiction in Punjab is alarming. Near the border areas of the state, the rate of heroin abuse among 15 to 25 year olds is as high as 75 percent -- the figure is 73 pc in other rural areas throughout the region.

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