National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) Phek conducted an awareness program on the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco related products on Thursday at Government Higher Secondary School, Phek with district nodal officer, Phek (NTCP) Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo as the resource person.
Through power point presentation, Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo highlighted on the harmful chemicals contained in tobacco which causes not only cancer but was dangerous for health.
She sensitized the students on the harmful effects of tobacco and the long run health consequences. Dr. Reyosalu also presented the tobacco statistics of Nagaland where Nagaland has the highest percentage in consumption of smokeless tobacco and ranks 2nd in tobacco consumption.
The programme was attended by principal, headmaster, teachers and students where leaflets on tobacco were given out to all the participants.