{"id":20081,"date":"2013-05-31T21:16:08","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T19:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/national-intervention-to-smokers\/"},"modified":"2013-05-31T21:16:08","modified_gmt":"2013-05-31T19:16:08","slug":"national-intervention-to-smokers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/national-intervention-to-smokers\/","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL INTERVENTION TO SMOKERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

NATIONAL INTERVENTION TO SMOKERS
\nLove you to stop<\/p>\n

Today is the World Health Organisation\u2019s (WHO) official World No Tobacco Day \u2013 highlighting the health risks associated with smoking tobacco and nicotine addiction.
\nIn support of this initiative, South Africa\u2019s largest pharmacy network -the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA), invites non-smokers to join them in a public intervention, motivating loved ones, friends and colleagues that smoke, to take the first step towards a smoke-free life.
\nHow do show you care?
\nBy \u201cliking\u201d the Love You To Stop Facebook Page (www.facebook.com\/loveyoutostop) as a non-smoker declare your support of the Stop Smoking Public Intervention. You can then encourage a family member, spouse, friend or even a colleague, by posting a personal plea to that smoker on the Page. If you were a smoker you can share your story as motivation for others. ICPA and their associates will also post relevant information, interesting facts and motivational tips.
\nICPA\u2019s chairperson Sham Moodley says:
\n\u201cI think most smokers wish to quit but aren\u2019t sufficiently motivated to stop smoking. Usually, smoking cessation campaigns are aimed directly at smokers. In this campaign, we\u2019d like non-smokers \u2013 particularly those who really care for someone who is a smoker, to let their \u201csomeone\u201d know that there\u2019s a solid support system behind them should they take the first step to stop smoking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Share the facts
\nWe have heard all the horrific stats:
\n\u2022 Tobacco kills one in 10 adults worldwide
\n\u2022 The chance that a lifelong smoker will die prematurely from a complication of smoking
\nis about 50%
\n\u2022 In South Africa, tobacco smoking ranks third highest as mortality risk factor- approximately 15% of deaths within over the age of 35
\n\u2022 Smoking can also be linked to a number of serious diseases such as cancers of the lung, cervix, pancreas and kidneys, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).<\/p>\n

The ICPA encourages non-smokers to know the stats, to understand the risks and to motivate their smoking loved ones to take steps to stop. It\u2019s not only an act of love, it\u2019s a step towards loving life.<\/p>\n

Where to get help?
\nThe ICPA is already investing in a pilot project which will in the near future become a national smoking cessation programme offered by green door or independent pharmacies, all members of the ICPA, nationally.<\/p>\n

NOTES TO THE EDITOR:
\nICPA (Independent Community Pharmacy Association) has over 1 200 member pharmacies spread throughout South Africa. The member pharmacies are all independent but united under the \u201cgreen door\u201d banner, providing the largest pharmacy network in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Visit www.icpa.co.za or www.greendoorpharmacies.co.za to locate members.<\/p>\n

Issued by:
\nSherpa Business Communications
\nTel: 021 912 4070 or info@sherpa.co.za
\nMedia inquiries: Amelia de Milander at 083 509 1801 or amelia@sherpa.co.za<\/p>\n

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Author: Amelia de Milander<\/strong> from Sherpa Business Communications<\/a>. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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