Cipla Health touches 1000+ lives through multi-city on-ground screening and awareness initiatives on World No Tobacco Day
The initiative focuses on early detection and bridging the gap between intent and sustained quitting On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Cipla Health Limited has driven on-ground screening and awareness initiatives across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely intervention in addressing tobacco-related health risks. Tobacco use continues to remain a significant public health challenge in India. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India 2016 to 2017 , nearly 267 million adults, comprising 29% of the population, use tobacco in some form. Insights from Cipla Health’s Brand Health Track indicate that while a large proportion of tobacco users express intent to quit, many do not take action due to lack of awareness and access to the right support systems, underscoring the need to bridge this gap. Frontline sanitation and civic staff participated in the on-ground initiative, engaging with medical teams and r...