Heritage Revival Center Organizes a Workshop “Combating Smoking in Educational Institutions and Methods of Addressing It”
Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center organized an out-of-plan workshop on Monday morning, June 2, 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall, with the participation of a number of professors and researchers. The workshop, held in cooperation with the University of Baghdad’s University Health Division, was entitled:“Combating Smoking in Educational Institutions and Methods of Addressing It” The lecture was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Maryam Ali Najib, who discussed the hazardous chemicals found in cigarettes and their physical and psychological effects on human health. She emphasized that smoking in the workplace has both direct and indirect consequences for colleagues through secondhand smoke, increasing the risk of heart and lung diseases among non-smokers, which in turn contributes to higher rates of absenteeism due to chronic illnesses.The speaker also highlighted the increased risk of workplace fires resulting from negligence and the violation of safety regulations, which could endanger institutional property. In conclusion, the session featured a discussion on strategies to support smoking cessation and practical advice for employees to reduce or eliminate smoking in the workplace.
