Tag: tobacco control
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Burning Tobacco Identified as Key Driver Behind Rising Cancer Risk
Key Developments: Health experts highlight tobacco combustion — not nicotine alone — as the primary driver of smoking-related cancers. Lung cancer continues to pose a major public health burden in Pakistan due to smoking and late diagnosis. Global data shows most lung cancer deaths are directly linked to tobacco use and exposure to toxic smoke…
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Youth Take the Lead at Chromatic’s 4th Annual Social Media Conference on Tobacco Control
(WEB DESK): Chromatic, a non-profit organization committed to promoting public health through advocacy and awareness, successfully hosted its 4th Annual Social Media Conference on Tobacco Control in Islamabad. The event brought together more than 15 distinguished speakers and experts, alongside over 60 digital influencers and young content creators, creating a powerful and youth-driven platform for…
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Chromatic’s Postcard Competition spotlights impacts of increased tobacco prices in Pak
Chromatic successfully launched the third season of its highly anticipated postcard competition in alignment with World No Tobacco Day, the competition aimed to highlight the positive impacts of increased tobacco prices. Youngsters from all across Pakistan enthusiastically participated by submitting their artistic designs. A distinguished panel of experts meticulously reviewed numerous entries and selected three…
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DC Rawalpindi issues directives towards making Murree smoking-free zone
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Ali has issued directives to make the tourist city of Murree a no-smoking zone