WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2024
Livingstone Foundation International commemorated World No Tobacco Day on 31st of May 2024 with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use.
Morning March: Emphasizing the importance of educating children at a young age, students from Prep I to Grade IV participated in a powerful march following the school assembly. Carrying placards adorned with compelling slogans, these young advocates marched from the main school block to the college block, determined to spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. Their enthusiastic participation highlighted the significance of instilling a sense of responsibility towards health and well-being from an early age.
Awareness Session: Later in the afternoon, students from Grade VI to Grade IX gathered for an enlightening session with Dr. Liloka Assumi, a dentist who has her own practice here in Dimapur. Dr. Assumi, an esteemed alumna of LFI, served as the resource person for the day, providing valuable insights into tobacco and nicotine, their effects on the body, and specifically their impact on oral health.
The theme of this year’s World No Tobacco Day, “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference,” resonated with the efforts of organizations like the Indian Dental Association and the National Resource Center for Oral Health and Tobacco Cessation, MAIDS, under the aegis of NOHP, GOI.
In her presentation, she shared information on tobacco and nicotine, shedding light on their harmful effects on adolescents and youth. Drawing from her dental background, she demonstrated the detrimental effects of tobacco on oral health, including stains, gum disease, and oral cancer. She underscored the importance of recognizing the different types of tobacco products and their respective risks.
Through these informative sessions, LFI students gained a deeper understanding of the dangers posed by tobacco use and were empowered to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
