2023-10-31 01:00:46
In France, tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death, making it a major public health issue. In Mayotte, the number of smokers is lower, where 13% of adults smoke, including 11% daily. The SAOME -Santé Addictions Outre-Mer association, and the Mayotte Regional Health Agency invite people wishing to stop smoking to join this great national challenge driven by Santé Publique France
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As part of the 7th edition of Tobacco-Free Month in Mayotte, the SAOME -Santé Addictions Outre-Mer association, and the Mayotte Regional Health Agency invite people wishing to stop smoking to join this great national challenge. by Santé Publique France: smokers are encouraged to engage in a collective process of stopping smoking for one month.
“This collective momentum constitutes an essential step which has demonstrated its effectiveness: successfully quitting smoking for thirty days in a row increases the chances of definitive cessation by five. Since October, candidates can register using the dedicated website. Stopping smoking represents, for everyone, a major health challenge but also an issue in terms of finances and quality of life: according to OECD models1, No Tobacco Month helps reduce health expenses in particular by avoiding a good number of lower respiratory infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancers linked to tobacco use. Its effect would also increase employment and work productivity.
With nearly 6 out of 10 daily smokers wanting to quit smoking, Tobacco Free Month is an opportunity to take on this challenge collectively thanks to the support of different stakeholders (health professionals, partners, loved ones, etc.) who help participants stay motivated in their smoking cessation. This year again, field actions are being deployed to be as close as possible to smokers.
Speakers from POPAM, a medico-social addiction structure, will notably hold a Tobacco Free Month stand at the CSSM Mayotte on Thursday, November 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday, November 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will welcome the general public (smokers and those around them) and will offer them: – listening, information, guidance; – distribution of tools; – registration with Tabac Info Service; – smoking cessation interview; – delivery of prescription and nicotine replacement treatment.
More information: • Tobacco-free month in Mayotte. What help for smokers? Find out everything by following this link • Where to collect the tools for No Tobacco Month in Mayotte?
Tabac info service, major support system for stopping smoking, with the remote help number 39 89, free. Since May 31, 2023, 39 89 has been accessible to deaf or hard of hearing people via the Acceo platform. The Facebook page Tobacco-free month Mayotte : smokers can find information there every day. By joining the private group, they benefit from the support of the community. As for the previous edition, several Mahorais partners provide their assistance in the form of videos, advice, etc. Among them, the entire CROS Mayotte team, who wishes a good Tobacco-Free Month to all participants: follow this link. 3. A Mois sans tobacco quitting aid kit, which supports smokers throughout their quit process, is available free of charge upon registration on the Mois sans tabac website.
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