Training for anganwadi workers on oral health and ill effects of tobacco was held at DPO’s conference hall, Social Welfare Department on April 9.
Kohima, April 9 (MExN): Under the aegis of National Health Mission, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima, training for anganwadi workers on oral health and ill effects of tobacco was organised by National Tobacco Control Programme, NHAK at DPO’s conference hall, Social Welfare Department on April 9.
The resource person of the first session, Dr Neiphrezo Sorunuo, Dental Surgeon, NHAK covered on the topic “Common Oral Diseases & Importance of Oral Health & Hygiene.” Dr Neiphrezo informed the participants on the importance of oral health and cautioned that not seeking help early from any kind of dental problem may lead to oral cancer. He also spoke on how one should adapt good oral hygiene.
Addressing the second session on the topic “Adverse Effects of Tobacco”, District Nodal Officer, NTCP, Dr I Simon Sumi informed that Youngsters start consuming either smoke or smokeless tobacco products as early as 15 to 24 years of age. He apprised how tobacco is causing premature mortality in the world and that “tobacco is the only legally available substance which kills when it is used as intended”.
The Nodal Officer also stated that one-third of the people are exposed to “second-hand smoke” and about 6 lakh people die yearly prematurely as a result of exposure to smoking. He spoke on the importance of tobacco control by preventing on several evidence-based strategies which can reduce tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. He informed regarding the four strategies for preventing tobacco user in young people, by eliminating exposure to second-hand smoke and advancing to healthy equity by identifying tobacco related disparities.
Training session ended with demonstration of proper teeth brushing technique. All participants were distributed toothbrush and toothpaste to encourage and be aware of staying healthy in practising good Oral Hygiene, the CMO office Kohima stated in a press release.
The programme was chaired by Achila Walling, Social Worker (NTCP) while invocation was pronounced by Achanbeni, Sr Typist, welcome address by CDPO (Urban) Reyivolu Kezo and vote of thanks by Pelebeinuo Khezhie, Psychologist (NTCP).
