Hemalata Hospital & Research Centre observed the World No Tobacco Day in collaboration with the India Medical Association, Bhubaneswar Branch on Friday. It was pointed out that the major cause of cancer is consumption of tobacco.
Experts said smokers are 20 times more vulnerable to lung cancer compared to non-smokers. Tobacco is the leading cause of cancer in lungs, larynx, stomach and urinary bladder. To get rid of the addiction, strong willpower is essential. Tobacco is not only a silent killer but can also make life miserable. Addressing a Press conference Hemalata Hospital chairman and MD Dr Arabinda Kumar Rath said the aim of the hospital is to make people aware of the early symptoms of cancer so that they can get appropriate medical care at an early stage at an affordable cost.
Director Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon Professor Bidhu Mohanty, who attended the meeting, said how tobacco has influenced in the daily lifestyle of people.