Community Engagement on World No Tobacco Day 2025

🏢 वर्ल्ड नो टोबैको डे 2025 | सामुदायिक संवाद – मैक्स पटपड़गंज

2 मई 2025 को मैक्स हॉस्पिटल पटपड़गंज में आस-पास की RWA के अध्यक्षों और सचिवों के साथ एक महत्वपूर्ण चर्चा हुई। उद्देश्य साफ था —
हमारी सोसायटी को स्वच्छ, हरी-भरी, स्वस्थ और तम्बाकू मुक्त बनाना।

तम्बाकू हमारे समाज का सबसे बड़ा संकट बन चुका है — न केवल स्वास्थ्य के लिए खतरनाक, बल्कि युवाओं के भविष्य के लिए भी।

मैंने सभी को “SAVE THE YOUTH” अभियान से जुड़ने और ये शपथ लेने के लिए प्रेरित किया:

🛑 ना लूंगा, ना लेने दूंगा
(“ना मैं तम्बाकू लूंगा, और ना ही किसी को लेने दूंगा।”)

🌿 आइए, हम सब बनें Tobacco Marshal
अपने मोहल्ले, स्कूल, सोसायटी और परिवार में बदलाव के दूत।

👨‍⚕️ अगर कोई तम्बाकू छोड़ना चाहता है, तो ये मदद उपलब्ध है:
📞 कॉल करें: 9773856664
🌐 वेबसाइट: www.quittobacco.icancare.com

इस कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने के लिए दिल से धन्यवाद Ms. गुंजन ग्रोवर (8860101388) को, जिन्होंने ये संवाद आयोजित किया।

एक स्वस्थ समाज का सपना अब सिर्फ सपना नहीं — यह हमारी जिम्मेदारी है।

Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Gupta MS(Gen.Surgery), M.Ch.(Surgical Oncology), FSOG, FAIS

CANCER SURGEON | WRITER | SOCIAL ACTIVIST | MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER 

Mob: 9811290152

PROFILE of PAWAN GUPTA    

www.linkedin.com/in/drpawangupta

www.drpawangupta.in

Mail – pawan@icancare.com, drpawan.oncosurgeon@gmail.com

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🏢 World No Tobacco Day 2025 | Community Engagement at Max Patparganj

On 2nd May 2025, we hosted a meaningful interaction with Presidents and Secretaries of RWAs from the neighborhoods around Max Patparganj, with a shared vision:
A clean, green, healthy and tobacco-free society.

Tobacco remains the biggest nuisance in our homes, parks, stairwells, and streets—not just a health hazard but a threat to the well-being of our youth.

I urged everyone to join the “SAVE THE YOUTH” campaign and take the pledge:

🛑 Na Lunga, Na Lene Dunga
(“Neither will I consume tobacco, nor let anyone consume it around me.”)

🌿 Let’s become Tobacco Marshals in our communities.
Let’s take action—educate, empower, and support those who want to quit.

📞 Need help quitting?
Call: 9773856664
Visit: www.quittobacco.icancare.com

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Gunjan Grover (8860101388) for organizing this vital community outreach.

Together, we don’t just dream of a healthier society—we create it.

“ICanCaRe: A Critical Response to the Increased Risk of Asthma Hospitalization in Children Exposed to Second-hand Smoke”

“ICanCaRe: A Critical Response to the Increased Risk of Asthma Hospitalization in Children Exposed to Second-hand Smoke”

A pivotal study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reveals a concerning correlation between second-hand smoke exposure and increased hospitalization risks in children with bronchial asthma, particularly following infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).[1,2] This underscores the urgency of interventions like the ICanCaRe tobacco cessation program. (www.icancare.in)

Conducted by researchers from Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, the study examined the impact of second-hand smoke on 2248 children who had a history of RSV infection and 444 children with a history of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection. Among these, 56 children had experienced both infections. The study, which sourced data from the Japan Health Insurance Association database (April 2004 to March 2017), reported that 38% of children with RSV infection, 40% with hMPV infection, and 39% with both infections were exposed to second-hand smoke.

The findings were alarming: hospitalization rates for asthma control were significantly higher in children exposed to second-hand smoke (4.5%) compared to their non-exposed counterparts (2.7%). Furthermore, the diagnosis of bronchial asthma occurred earlier in the exposed group, with a median age of 22 months, as opposed to 25 months in the unexposed group.

For children who developed hMPV infection at 12 months or older, those exposed to second-hand smoke were diagnosed with bronchial asthma at an average age of 33 months, compared to 47 months in non-exposed children. Notably, in children who had hMPV infection before 12 months, there were no hospitalizations in the second-hand smoke group.[2]

The study also highlighted those children with pre-existing bronchial asthma and RSV infection faced a greater risk of hospitalization if exposed to second-hand smoke. The odds ratio (OR) for hospital admission due to asthma exacerbation in these children was 1.69. [2]

The synergy between viral infections like RSV, hMPV, and second-hand smoke exposure in exacerbating bronchial asthma is a critical public health concern. This study not only points to the heightened risk of pediatric asthma but also to the urgent need for protective measures against second-hand smoke exposure.

The ICanCaRe digitalized tobacco cessation program (www.icancare.in) emerges as a beacon of hope in this scenario. By focusing on tobacco cessation and raising awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke, ICanCaRe is positioned to play a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of pediatric asthma, especially in vulnerable children with a history of RSV or hMPV infections. With the #advicequittobacco campaign, we implore all doctors to ask and advice about tobacco use and quitting and refer them to the ICanCaRe centers for a 100% successful quit program. Call 011-43077695 or write to info@icancare.in and download the ICanCaRe tobacco Wellness APP (http://app.icancare.in)

Through programs like ICanCaRe, there is potential to reduce the onset and severity of pediatric asthma, providing a healthier future for our children as part of the prime campaign #SAVEtheYouth. The findings of this study serve as a powerful reminder of the critical importance of such interventions.

References:

1. Yoshizato R, et al. Secondhand smoking and pediatric asthma after respiratory syncytial virus or human metapneumovirus infection. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023 Oct 18:S1081-1206(23)01342-X. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.10.013.

2. Stong C. Available at: https://www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/home/topics/lung-infection/secondhand-smoke-rsv-and-pediatric-bronchial-asthma/. Dated Nov. 10, 2023. Accessed on Nov. 14, 2023.

#icancare #asthma #secondhandsmoking #icancareapp

The Council for Public Health to join SAVE the Youth Campaign with ICanCaRe

The Council for Public Health to join SAVE the Youth Campaign with ICanCaRe

Welcome note to the Council for Public Health to join SAVE the Youth
Campaign with ICanCaRe following the introductory program on 18.9.2023

It was a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
following the successful introductory program held on 18th September 2023. 7
members of the team attended the online introduction. COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
with its mission to work with the youths has its presence in Telangana and
Andra States. The group consists of a varied group of enthusiastic doctors
working on the ground level.

Dr. Pawan Gupta introduced the SAVE the Youth Campaign of ICanCaRe, an
initiative dedicated to empowering and safeguarding the youth against the
challenges posed by substance abuse, particularly tobacco consumption. The
introductory program shed light on our mission, objectives, and the
collaborative efforts needed to create a healthier and happier community.

Now, more than ever, we understand the imperative need for collective action
to protect our youth from the detrimental effects of tobacco use.

We look forward to the council to actively engaging in the SAVE the Youth
Campaign, and collaborate with us in creating educational programs, awareness
campaigns, and policy advocacy initiatives that will significantly contribute
to reduce tobacco usage among the youth.

The partnership and expertise will greatly enhance the impact of this
initiative, fostering a healthier environment for future generations.

We look forward to enthusiastic participation and to working together for
the betterment of our community.

TEAM ICanCaRe

#icancare #icancareacademy #icancareepharmacy #savetheyouth
#pawangupta #councilofpublichealth #telangana #andhra