A Manual on Tobacco Cessation Counseling

Authors: Dr. K.Rajeswary, Dr.S.Kalaivani,
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The tobacco epidemic is the leading cause of death, illness and impoverishment. All forms of tobacco are harmful, as there is no safe level for tobacco exposure. Among the eight leading causes of death, tobacco is a risk factor for six of it. Significant amount of health care budget are spent every year for treating the diseases caused by tobacco use. Tobacco-attributable morbidity and mortality is impacting human capital world-wide. Tobacco use leads to poverty as the household expenditure is diverted to buying tobacco.

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47 pages

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English

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978-93-91556-90-7

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Dr. K.Rajeswary

Dr.K. Rajeswary MDS is currently working as associate professor in Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur. She has completed her undergraduation in Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry University. She completed her postgraduation from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Her area of interest is epidemiology, oral health promotion, tobacco control. She has attended and presented scientific papers in various conferences. She has organized more than 750 outreach programs.

Dr.S.Kalaivani

Dr.S. Kalaivani MDS is currently working as assistant professor in Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur. She has completed her undergraduation and postgraduation from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Her area of interest is oral health promotion and dental informatics. She has presented scientific papers in national level conferences and won various awards.