HOW TO START TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES TARGETS : Specific targets - Current smokers Current SLT users Families of these people General targets- All non smokers School children College children Women Aim is to make current users quit and to keep others from getting into the vicious cycle of tobacco PLANNING Infrastructure One room for OPD services including computer. Staff recruitment Doctor Counseller Social worker Computer operator Attendent Location Well connected with road and public transport. Pre launch publicity Focus should be drawn towards school and college students. Launch and post launch publicity Pubicity of the clinic should b done on a continious basis so that it continues to attract people. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED- • Educational material • Computer • Breath CO analyzer • Telephone connection • Kit for measuring saliva and urine cotinine levels • Medicines • Contact with alcohol de-addiction centres. OFFICE ENVIORMENT - • Create smoke free enviorment
Protect your mouth from corona Oral hygiene is an important part of a person's overall health and well-being. Lack of oral hygiene can increase the chances of bacteria passing from the mouth to the lungs. SARS covid-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is caused by the coronavirus. A study suggests that the mouth may act as an entry point for SARS COVID-2 because the cells of the tongue, gums and teeth contain angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2). This protein is the receptor that allows the virus to enter cells. It promotes bacterial infection along with covid-19 Changes in oral cavity due to Covid-19 If you are corona positive or have been cured, then it is important for you to know these things, be careful if you see any of these symptoms S welling in gums- A covid infected person may be negligent in maintaining their oral hygiene due to which dirt can collect in their teeth and it form of a layer called tartar which causes redness and swelling in the gums ,while brushing teeth a person can