Kasemrad Hospital Ramkhamhaeng organized “Health Talk + because of health, can’t be bought” when “Bad cigarettes destroy life” to promote knowledge and awareness about the impact of smoking and exposure to smoke to health, and support preventive health care for the people.

In the event, there was a discussion on important issues as follows:

• “Cigarettes and Hearts, Time Bombs Waiting for the Day to Erupt” conveys knowledge about the impact of smoking on the cardiovascular system, as well as guidelines for reducing the risk factors of the disease.
• “How dangerous is it when tobacco smoke reaches the brain?” Provides knowledge about the effects of second-hand cigarette smoke on the nervous system and brain to understand and recognize the importance of avoiding such risk factors.

In addition, there will be a health consultation booth, health checkup package booth, and health products to support the public to evaluate and take care of their health appropriately as part of promoting the prevention of disease and quality of life.

• Educationalization of the effects of cigarettes supports awareness of the control and prevention of tobacco use. SDG Target 3.a Strengthening operations in accordance with the World Health Organization's Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)
• Education on the effects of cigarettes on heart and brain disease supports the reduction of risk factors of chronic non-communicable diseases. SDG Target 3.4 Reduce premature death from chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
• Activities improve knowledge and awareness in preventing health risks from smoking. SDG Target 3.d Strengthen the capacity to manage health risks

“BCH aims to promote health knowledge to support disease prevention and reduce public health risk factors”