Gutka, Pan Masala and Drugs Are Life-Threatening: Sridhar Babu at Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana: In a strong warning during the Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad, Duddilla Sridhar Babu said that the use of gutka, pan masala, drugs, and khaini is life-threatening. Speaking at Sattva Knowledge Park, Raidurgam, on Sunday, the Minister flagged off a 10K run and stressed that the government is taking strict measures to curb the consumption and illegal sale of narcotic substances. The awareness initiative is ongoing.

Minister Sridhar Babu Warns Against Gutka, Pan Masala and Drugs

Addressing participants at the Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad, IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu warned that gutka, pan masala, drugs, and khaini pose serious health risks and can be life-threatening.

He stated that the state government is taking strict measures to curb the consumption and illegal sale of narcotic substances.

10K Run Flagged Off at Sattva Knowledge Park, Raidurgam

The Minister participated in the marathon organized by the Global Oral Cancer Trust at Sattva Knowledge Park, Raidurgam, on Sunday and flagged off the 10K run.

At the same event, Ramesh flagged off the 5K run.

Call for Healthy Lifestyle and Awareness

The Minister urged youth to stay away from harmful addictions and move towards a brighter future. He emphasized that everyone must contribute towards building a healthy society.

He encouraged youth to adopt good habits such as yoga and regular exercise.

Expressing concern over the rising number of deaths due to unhealthy habits, he stressed the urgent need to increase awareness in society.

Focus on Tobacco-Related Diseases and Cancer Awareness

The Minister called for wider awareness campaigns against harmful habits like gutka consumption. He cautioned that tobacco use is leading to an increase in serious diseases such as cancer and urged people to stay away from it.

Global Oral Cancer Trust Highlights Early Detection

Dr. K. Dileep Kumar stated that the marathon was organized to raise awareness about oral cancer. He highlighted that early detection makes treatment possible and advised people to undergo regular health check-ups.

Doctors and Participants Join Awareness Marathon

Doctors who participated in the event include:

• Dr. Naga Deepika
• Dr. Soumya
• Dr. Vinutha
• Dr. Chandrakant

The event saw participation from IT professionals, doctors, prominent personalities, and youth from various software companies in the city. Participants from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh also took part in the marathon.

The Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad at Sattva Knowledge Park, Raidurgam, where IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu warned that gutka, pan masala, drugs, and khaini are life-threatening, highlighted the need for awareness and healthy living. With a 10K run flagged off by the Minister and a 5K run by Cyberabad Police Commissioner Ramesh, the initiative continues to spread awareness about cancer risks and the dangers of tobacco use.

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