anti-smoking campaign

The Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is encouraging institutions to include anti-smoking education in their programme activities to raise awareness of the risks associated with smoking and promote healthier lifestyles. By integrating anti-smoking education, these institutions can play a crucial role in preventing the harmful effects of smoking and reducing tobacco-related diseases among the population. Research has shown that individuals who start smoking in their teens and continue for two decades or more are at risk of dying 20 to 25 years earlier than those who never take up the habit. In line with this, the FDA…