According to a recent survey conducted by the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute in New Delhi, Class 10 students were found to be the most frequent consumers of tobacco products. The institute received a total of 71,39,473 calls until April 30th this year, and after analyzing the data, concluded that those who had passed their Class 10 exams made up the highest number of tobacco users. The survey also indicated that Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of calls, with a total of 1,23,508 calls, and that males accounted for 98% of the callers. The institute observed World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday and shared this data, explaining that 1,56,644 individuals have given up tobacco use. The National Tobacco Cessation Service (NTQLS) was originally established in a single room with six counsellor stations, and it was expanded in 2020 by then Union Minister of State for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute is one of the leading centers for pulmonary research in India. The Institute provides comprehensive patient care, education, and research in the field of pulmonary medicine, and strives to prevent and control respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, asthma, and COPD in India and beyond. The data presented on World No Tobacco Day is an essential component of the Institute’s efforts to educate people about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourage individuals to quit smoking.
Ashwini Kumar Choubey is an Indian politician and currently serves as the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and as the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India. In 2020, he expanded the National Tobacco Cessation Service (NTQLS) project, which is designed to help individuals quit smoking and improve their health.
