My Fourth Time!

"I remember that the yellow spot on my fingers only disappeared ten years after I quit smoking. It was in 1984, the fourth time for me to quit smoking”, says Mr. Ma Sangoun, Deputy Commander of Military zone 2. Mr. Sangoun attended an ADRA TOH awareness program at the Second Regional Center zone 2 in Kampong Cham.
He made a strong appeal to the 300 army personnel attending, saying “Smokers need to be aware of what they are doing. They ought to compare the advantages to the disadvantages of smoking. People need to realize that smoking does not only harm your health but it consumes your money. And when you get sick you have to spend money on treatment.”

Mr. Ou Sochea, the first governor of the Baty district says that “smoking must be reduced - like at wedding parties Cambodians always offer free cigarettes to guests.”

All over the world smoking is a major problem. But people are already and constantly being educated and informed about its dangers. According to a WHO report, by 2030 tobacco deaths worldwide are expected to reach or exceed 10 million per year, with 70% of these deaths occurring in developing countries.