PowerPoint Presentati on TOPIC: Tobacco: A leading risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases

According to WHO, Tobacco use is the one risk factor common to the four main groups of NCDs (Non Communicable Diseases) — cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes. It is also a risk factor for infectious diseases, tuberculosis and lower respiratory infections — health burdens that afflict much of Humanity.

World Health Organization has described non- communicable diseases (NCDs) as a ‘slow-moving catastrophe’ with the potential to overwhelm all countries unless decisive action is taken to address their causes.

Non-communicable diseases are the leading killer today and are on the increase. Nearly 80% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries.

More than nine million of all deaths attributed to noncommunicabl e diseases (NCDs) occur before the age of 60. Around the world, NCDs affect women and men almost equally.

NCDs are the leading cause of death in the world, responsible for 63% of the 57 million deaths that occurred in The majority of these deaths - 36 million - were attributed to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, cancers and chronic respiratory diseases.

RISK FACTORS FOR NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Tobacco is a product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant by curing them. Tobacco contains the alkaloid nicotine, which is a stimulant.

 Beedi.  Chewing tobacco.  Cigars.  Cigarettes.  Gutka.  Hookah.  Pipe smoking.  Etc…….

Tobacco use is a leading risk factor common to major non communicable diseases (NCDs)-cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, causing 1 in 6 of all NCD deaths.

Horrifying Facts Almost 6 million people die from tobacco use each year, both from direct tobacco use and second hand smoke. By 2020, this number will increase to 7.5 million, accounting for 10 million deaths.

Facts Contd…. Data from several studies indicate that tobacco smokers have 2-3 fold higher relative risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), 1.5 times for stroke, 1.4 times for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 12 fold risks for lung cancer.

Facts Contd…. These risks have an age- gradient with higher relative risk (5-6 times) in the younger age groups, and are similar for men and women. And decreases rapidly after quitting smoking. Even exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) increases the risk of developing and progression of atherosclerosis. Tobacco Consumption is a leading cause for mouth and lungs Cancer.

Facts Contd….

There are many things we can do to help keep teens and young adults tobacco-free. We can: ƒ ƒ Create a world where seeing people smoke or use other tobacco products is the exception, not the norm. Take steps that make it harder for youth to use tobacco, such as raising cigarette prices and enforcing laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to children. Further limit tobacco marketing that is likely to be seen by young people. Limit youth exposure to smoking in movies and other media. Educate young people and help them make healthy choices. Set an example—encourage young people to avoid tobacco use by quitting ourselves. WE CAN make the next generation tobacco-free

Conclusion Tobacco consumption leads to sever chronic diseases like Cancer, Heart problem, respiratory diseases, etc. Even infants are not safe from the harmful effects of tobacco. To lead a healthier and disease free live, it become a necessity to quit tobacco. Though it is tough but together…… WE CAN.

Submitted By: Class: 9 Group 2 Members’ Name: Alok Sharma Arghya Kamal Talukdar