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Efforts To Mitigate The Dangers Of Smoking Lifestyle

In a country where the smoking rate poses a significant health challenge, establishing open and transparent communication based on scientific research presents a genuine opportunity to influence lifestyle choices among the Indonesian population. 

"Support from stakeholders and local researchers is a crucial milestone in our work, resulting from collaborative efforts and a strong network that enables us to build unique scientific and cultural bridges," stated the founder of CoEHAR (Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction), Prof. Riccardo Polosa, in his remarks on Sunday (June 15). "The feedback we have received has been very positive," said Prof. Riccardo Polosa. 

CoEHAR initiated the international scientific event, the Asia-Pacific Conference on Smoking and Harm Reduction, held at Padjadjaran University (Unpad) in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday (June 14). The event was organized in collaboration with leading universities in Asia. The core of the conference focused on tobacco harm reduction, discussed through scientific research, clinical applications, and proposals for more effective public health strategies.  

A significant interest was shown in the topics presented by various speakers at the conference. Issues such as skin and eye health, as well as the impact of smoking on athletic performance and military life, captured the attention of both students and participants. "Indonesia needs innovative strategies to address the impact of smoking on public health, and international collaborations like this are key," said Unpad Physiologist Dr. Ronny Lesmana. 

Key moments of the conference included reports on ongoing collaborative research activities by CoEHAR, specifically the Replica project, which validates the latest scientific evidence regarding the toxicology of cigarettes and harm reduction products across seven laboratories. 

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