In observation to World NO Tobacco Day 2023 marked on May 31, Department of Community Medicine organized an outreach activity under the theme “Grow Food, Not Tobacco”.
A health communication talk was organised by engaging the community members at the Rural Health Training Centre, Mangalapalem.
The faculty & PG from community medicine along with postgraduates from Medicine & Public Health Dentistry played an active role in promoting the prevention of tobacco usage and highlighted the benefits of growing food and not tobacco both for personal well-being and environmental sustainability. It also highlighted the crucial role to make healthier choices by encouraging them to not to support tobacco products.
This interactive session was aimed at empowering individuals with knowledge and encourage behavioural change which helps in stepping towards a healthier future.