Cancer awareness spin wheel launched to mark World No Tobacco day
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research launched a digital awareness platform on World No Tobacco Day to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco. The initiative includes a game-based 'Cancer awareness spin wheel' QR code designed to engage users of all ages. The program also offers free oral cancer screenings and emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs related to tobacco use.
- ▪The 'Cancer awareness spin wheel' QR code was launched to educate the public about tobacco dangers.
- ▪One in every nine deaths in India is linked to tobacco-related causes.
- ▪Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is offering free oral cancer screening tests four days a week.
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Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research (SRIOR), Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, on Saturday (May 30) observed World No Tobacco Day with an awareness programme on the harmful effects of tobacco use and the importance of cancer prevention.Commissioner of Police N. Kannan launched the “Cancer awareness spin wheel” QR code, a digital awareness platform developed to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco use. He emphasised the need for a continuous public awareness programme to reduce tobacco consumption.The programme was presided over by Sundar Ramakrishnan, managing trustee, SNR Sons Charitable Trust, who said that spreading awareness is essential in reducing the burden of cancer and improving public health.SRIOR director Guhan said the institution has been spreading awareness…
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