The Social problem :

An estimated 1.4 million people died due to tobacco consumption in India in 2019. This includes both direct tobacco use as well as secondhand smoke exposure. Approximately 267 million adults in India use tobacco in some form and is a major public health issue in India as it is associated with numerous health problems and premature deaths. Some of the common health problems associated with tobacco use include cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Respiratory diseases, Reproductive health problems, Oral health problems, Vision problems, addiction, financial burden, and social stigma Tobacco consumption is a major public health issue in India, and it disproportionately affects poor families. While poor families in India mostly use tobacco, they also bear a greater burden of the health and economic consequences of tobacco use. Some of the key problems associated with tobacco consumption in poor families in India include Economic burden, Inter-generational impact, Social stigma, and more.

The Social solution:

Team SIPHER aims to conduct capacity-building workshops with 100 or more Health Care Professionals on how to do tobacco cessation. The Health Care Professionals could be from a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and community health centers. The aim is to encourage Healthcare professionals to be proactive in motivating tobacco user patients to quit and save them from all Non-Communicable Diseases including Cancers. Tobacco cessation refers to the process of quitting the use of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and snuff. It involves a combination of strategies and supports to help individuals overcome their dependence on tobacco and quit using it permanently. Tobacco cessation can have numerous benefits for an individual's health, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other health problems associated with tobacco use.