About PANTHR
Pakistan Alliance for Nicotine and Tobacco Harm Reduction (PANTHR), a project of Alternative Research Initiative (ARI), is an initiative aimed at promoting innovative solutions for smoking cessation. While remaining committed to and supporting tobacco control efforts in Pakistan, especially Article 14 of FCTC, the alliance serves as a platform for promoting all innovative solutions for ending smoking whether counselling, NRTs, or harm reduction.
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Why Parents’ Role Is Critical in Keeping Children Away from Smoking
والدین اپنی اچھی مثال، سگریٹ کے دھوئیں سے محفوظ گھر، واضح اور بے جھجک بات چیت اور بروقت رہنمائی کے ذریعے بچوں کو سگریٹ نوشی سے بچا سکتے ہیں۔
Parents can protect children from smoking by setting a strong example, keeping the home smoke-free, talking openly, and helping children resist peer pressure.
Sweden becomes the world’s first ‘smoke-free’ country
یہ مضمون بتاتا ہے کہ سویڈن دنیا کا پہلا smoke-free ملک کیسے بنا، جہاں روزانہ سگریٹ نوشی کی شرح 3.7 فیصد تک کم ہو گئی۔ مضمون میں سنوس، نکوٹین پاؤچز، اور شواہد پر مبنی پالیسی کے کردار کو بیان کیا گیا ہے۔
This article explains how Sweden became the world’s first smoke-free country, with daily smoking falling to 3.7 percent. It highlights the role of snus, nicotine pouches, and evidence-based policy.
Study wrongly claims e-cigarettes cause cancer
یہ مضمون بتاتا ہے کہ ای سگریٹس اور کینسر کے خطرے سے متعلق ایک حالیہ تحقیق کو اس بات کا قطعی ثبوت نہیں سمجھنا چاہیے کہ ویپنگ کینسر کا سبب بنتی ہے۔ مضمون صحت عامہ کے پیغام میں احتیاط اور درستگی پر زور دیتا ہے۔
This article explains why a recent study about e-cigarettes and cancer risk should not be treated as proof that vaping causes cancer. It calls for careful public-health communication.
Ending Smoking from Pakistan is Possible Podcast 1 - Hazards of Smoking
Dr. Mohsin Javaid highlights the serious health risks linked with smoking, including cancer, heart diseases, stroke, and lung diseases. The podcast explains why smoking is a life-threatening habit and why people need awareness and support to quit.
For a Smoke-Free Pakistan
This video highlights the importance of listening to smokers and understanding the support they need to quit or switch. It explains why smoking cessation services, tobacco harm reduction, and balanced public-health policies are important for a smoke-free Pakistan.
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