World No Tobacco Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 31 2016:
World No Tobacco Day 2016 was observed at
CMO Mini Conference Hall, Churachandpur
today.
T Kammuanlal Simte, AC to DC,
Churachandpur, Dr Ch Narendra Singh, Ad-
vocate, Lecturer LMS Law College,
Goukhomang Simte, ZEO/Churachandpur
graced the function as chief guest, president and
guest of honour while Dr Thangchinkhup
Guite, CMO, Churachandpur attended as chief
host, DIPR reports.
Dr Ksh Kala Singh, heart surgeon and
Dr Chinggouman, psychiatrist, District
Nodal Officer, DTCC, Churachandpur were
the resource persons of the function.
Speaking at the occasion, chief guest T
Kammuanlal Simte said cigarette smoking is
a health hazard.
Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors
for a number of chronic diseases including cancer and
cardiovascular diseases.
India is the second largest producer and consumer of
tobacco in the world .