Jump to full article: Times of Oman, 2005-06-02
Intro: Al Hayat Heart and Lung Centre in Al Khuwair launched ‘Quit Smoking Clinic’ yesterday on the occasion of No Smoking Day, which falls on May 31.
The clinic, launched as part of Al Hayat’s community services, will function under the guidance of Dr K.P Raman and Dr K.G Rajan at the Heart and Lung Centre.
Dr Rajan said smoking is the commonest preventable cause of death and several studies have highlighted the value of intervention. “It is important not only to encourage people to quit but also to organise a quitting programme in a clinic set-up and follow them regularly to improve their will power and monitor their withdrawal symptoms if any,” he said.
Smoking is well recognised to cause cancer of the mouth, larynx, lungs, stomach, pancreas and urinary bladder due to their carcinogenic substances.
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Young smokers are increasing worldwide, more than 80 in developing world and Oman is not an exception.
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