CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What aid did the government of India introduce for the tobacco users recently?
A
free health treatment
B
rehabilitation centre access for 6 months with a fund of Rs.5000
C
quit-line number
D
awareness programmes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products via vending machines and within 100 yards of any educational institution. In addition, several states ban the sale of single cigarettes and gutka and other forms of smokeless tobacco.

Detailed explanation-2: -A combination of pharmacotherapy with nicotine replacement therapy has also been used. Recently E-cigarettes and nicotine vaccines are being used to help patients quit tobacco. Behaviour therapies include cognitive behavior therapy and contingency management to help patients.

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