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Tobacco consumption leads to death, warns Collector
West Godavari District Collector K Bhaskar has said use of tobacco products can lead to dreaded diseases like cancer.
Eluru: West Godavari District Collector K Bhaskar has said use of tobacco products can lead to dreaded diseases like cancer.
The Collector flagged off a rally on World No Tobacco Day at Indoor Stadium here on Thursday.
Addressing the rally, he said that the consumption of Gutka, Pan Parag, Ganja and cigarettes spoils health of a person in young age. In many cases, the tobacco consumption leads to death. Creating awareness among the people on bad effects of tobacco would help save many lives, he added.
MLC Ramu Surya Rao, DMHO Dr B Subrahmanyeswari, DEO CV Renuka, District Coordinator of Health Services Dr K Sankara Rao, Eluru Municipal Commissioner A Mohan Rao participated in the programme.
Later, the rally passed through ZP Guest House road, R and B office and reached Fire Station centre.
