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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Maria David<\/p>\n

AS the world celebrates \u201cWorld No Tobacco Day,\u201d Namibians are reminded to adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent the long-term effects of smoking.<\/p>\n

This year, the day is commemorated under the theme: \u201cWe want food, not tobacco.\u201d<\/p>\n

The global campaign aims to raise awareness about alternative crop production and marketing opportunities for tobacco farmers, encouraging them to grow sustainable and nutritious crops.<\/p>\n

Globally, an estimated 165,000 children die before the age of 5 due to lower respiratory infections caused by second-hand smoke.<\/p>\n

Those who survive into adulthood continue to suffer the health consequences of second-hand smoke exposure, as frequent lower respiratory infections in early childhood significantly increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood.<\/p>\n

Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, emphasized that smoking cravings are temporary, while the dangers are permanent.<\/p>\n

Muinjangue made these remarks on Wednesday while addressing the audience at the World No Tobacco Day commemoration in Oshakati.<\/p>\n

According to Muinjangue, tobacco smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer, responsible for over two-thirds of lung cancer deaths worldwide. She also highlighted that second-hand smoke exposure at home or in the workplace increases the risk of lung cancer.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour craving is temporary, but the damage to your lungs is permanent. However, after 10 years of smoking cessation, the risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Muinjangue stressed that tobacco smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that narrows the airways and causes the build-up of pus-filled mucus in the lungs, resulting in a painful cough and difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n

She noted that the risk of developing COPD is particularly high among individuals who start smoking at a young age, as tobacco smoke significantly hampers lung development.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Muinjangue urged the youth who use hookah pipes, also known as \u201cHubbly Bubbly,\u201d to refrain from using these deadly and harmful tobacco equipment and products.<\/p>\n

Muinjangue also reminded everyone that smoking ruins not only their own lives but also the lives of those around them, including the community.<\/p>\n

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