The Thai Health Promotion Foundation Promotes Oral Health Awareness
October 20, 2023
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation, in collaboration with various organizations, is taking a stand against the rising risk of oral cancer among the Thai population. As the 6th most prevalent cancer in Thailand, it is crucial to inform and educate the new generation about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
To address this alarming issue, the Youth Institute of Thailand (YIT), along with the Office of Public Dental Health, the Department of Health, and the Faculty of Dentistry at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), have joined hands to organize the “Story ‘r Genau” activity on National Public Dental Health Day 2023. The main goal of this campaign is to effectively communicate and raise awareness among the youth and general public about the adverse oral effects of smoking.
Dr. Pairot Saonuam, Assistant Manager of the Health Promotion Support Fund, emphasizes the importance of oral health in maintaining a good quality of life. In pursuit of a disease-free existence and a well-balanced diet, reducing or quitting smoking and e-cigarettes is essential. The harmful chemicals in tobacco products, particularly nicotine, directly impact the body, leading to coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, and other cardiovascular issues. Furthermore, smoking and e-cigarettes pose a significant risk to the brain.
Dr. Pairot further states that smoking also significantly affects oral health, causing bad breath and potentially leading to oral cancer. The Office of Public Dental Health reported that Thailand currently ranks 6th in the world for new oral cancer cases. The numerous carcinogens present in cigarettes contribute to abnormal cell growth in the mouth. Additionally, research from the University of Southern California School of Medicine discovered that e-cigarette smokers experience greater DNA damage to their oral mucosa cells compared to traditional cigarette smokers. The detrimental effects on oral health call for urgent action.
Mr. Pacharapat Prachuaplarp, Secretary General of the Youth Sight Foundation of Thailand, highlights the activities organized on Public Dental Health Day 2023. These include free oral health examinations provided by the Faculty of Dentistry at Srinakharinwirot University, along with discussion sessions aimed at educating the public. The event will also feature performances by talented young artists from across Bangkok, fostering direct engagement with the new generation. The main objective of the Youth Institute of Thailand (YIT) is to cultivate understanding among the youth and the general public regarding the oral health implications of smoking and e-cigarettes. This endeavor aims to instill positive behavioral changes and deter future generations from accessing tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
For those interested in quitting smoking, a toll-free line, Stop Smoking Line 1600, has been established in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
As oral health becomes a growing concern, it is crucial for everyone to understand the risks associated with smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Through collaborative efforts and informative campaigns, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and its network partners are committed to safeguarding the well-being of the new generation and the entire Thai population.
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation joins the Youth Foundation Warning to the new generation “Smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes” increases the risk of oral cancer. Thai people are the 6th sickest of all cancers. Willing to organize campaign activities to provide information about oral health. Provides free oral health screening services. National Public Dental Health Day Campaign 2023
October 20, 2023 at Future Park Rangsit Shopping Centre. The Youth Institute of Thailand (YIT) in collaboration with the Office of Public Dental Health, the Department of Health, and the Faculty of Dentistry Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), with the support of the Health Promotion Organization (Thai Health Promotion Organization), organized the activity “Story ‘r Genau” on National Public Dental Health Day 2023, focusing on public communication to create an understanding of the new generation and the general public concerned about the oral effects of smoking or cigarettes.
by Dr. Pairot Saonuam, Assistant Manager of the Health Promotion Support Fund Having said that on National Public Dental Health Day 2023, Thai Health Promotion Foundation and network partners We invite the new generation to “reduce, quit smoking or e-cigarettes” because having good oral health is an important part of have a good quality of life from being free from disease and eating food that is complete in accordance with the principles of nutrition. And helps prevent smoking or electronic cigarettes. Smoking and e-cigarettes have a direct effect on the body. Causes coronary artery disease. Ischemic heart disease There is a risk of a heart attack. or stroke Other blood vessels become restricted. Especially nicotine, which is the main ingredient in all tobacco products. Also causes effects on the brain.
Dr. Pairot, MD Continuing to say, most importantly, smoking also affects oral health. This causes bad breath, which is the start of oral health problems. and can cause oral cancer According to information from the Office of Public Dental Health, Department of Health, in 2023 Thailand was said to have found oral cancer patients. This is the 6th highest number of all new cancer cases. Because cigarettes contain many types of carcinogens. It is an important factor that causes abnormal cells in the mouth. The heat from cigarette smoke stimulates changes in cells in the mouth. Meanwhile, electronic cigarettes can also cause oral diseases. Research from the University of Southern California School of Medicine found that people who smoked e-cigarettes had 2.6 times the DNA damage to their oral mucosa cells, while people who smoked regular cigarettes had 2.2 times the DNA damage.With no history of smoked before However, if the new generation is interested in quitting smoking You can contact us at Stop smoking Line 1600 free of charge
sideMr Pacharapat Prachuaplarp, Secretary General of the Youth Sight Foundation of Thailand He said organizing activities to provide information about oral health On Public Dental Health Day 2023, oral health examination services are open from the Faculty of Dentistry. Srinakharinwirot University Free of charge Including discussion activities to provide information to the public. and showcases the musical talents of a network of children and young people from all over Bangkok. Communicate directly with the new generation, inviting them to participate in activities The Youth Institute of Thailand (YIT) focuses on public communication to create understanding among the new generation and the general public about the oral effects of cigarette smoking or e-cigarettes on oral health. This leads to positive behavior and reduces access to cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes for children and young people in the future
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