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Second-Hand Smoke Deaths Surge By Nearly 50% In India Since 1990, Reveals Lancet Report
The report also found that India had the world's second-highest number of people exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, after China. Around 444 million Indians were estimated to have been exposed to tobacco smoke from other people.
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Karnataka Bans Sale of Gutkha, Pan Masala Containing Tobacco For 1 Year
The notification, dated August 10, 2026, will remain in force across the State for one year from the date of its issuance, officials said.
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Jagan Reddy Targets Government Over Tobacco Prices, Minister Hits Back
He demanded that the state-run Markfed be brought into tobacco procurement immediately.
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Banned Imported Cigarettes Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized In Delhi, 4 Arrested
Delhi Police arrested four individuals and seized more than 2.82 lakh prohibited imported cigarettes worth Rs 1 crore from raids in northeast Delhi.
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Yoga May Improve Chances Of Quitting Tobacco By 50%, Boost Mental Well-Being: AIIMS Study
Practising yoga may significantly improve a tobacco user's chances of quitting while also reducing anxiety, depression, and other psychological factors linked to addiction, according to a study by researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
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Education Ministry Launches School Rally Challenge Nationwide For Tobacco-Free Generation
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-2019) reported that 8.4 per cent of students aged 13-15 years currently use tobacco products.
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Lancet Study Highlights Need To Explore Safer Nicotine Alternatives
A lancet study points to the need to explore safer nicotine alternatives alongside the existing tobacco-control measures.
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Tobacco Giant BAT Slashes Thousands Of Jobs In Cost Cutting Drive
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it will reduce its workforce this year to lower costs and rely more on technology.
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Why Tobacco-Linked Cancers Are Often Diagnosed Late? Doctor Explains
Tobacco-related cancers like oral, throat, and lung are often diagnosed late due to symptom normalization among users.
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Why Occasional Smoking May Be More Harmful Than Many People Think
Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including several known carcinogens and toxic substances.
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From Precancerous Lesions To Malignancy: Why Early Oral Cancer Detection Remains A Challenge
Oral cancer in India is often diagnosed late due to symptom normalization among tobacco users, complicating treatment and reducing survival chances.
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Could Passive Smoke At Home Be Affecting Children More Than Realised? Doctor Explains
Passive smoking refers to inhaling smoke from burning tobacco products as well as smoke exhaled by a smoker. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.
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Centre Launches Digital Platform ToFEI To Make School And Colleges Tobacco-Free
The platform is designed to strengthen the implementation of tobacco-control guidelines in educational institutions across the country.
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The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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World No Tobacco Day: Early Signs Of Tobacco-Related Diseases Users Often Ignore
The initial symptoms of tobacco-related illnesses are often mild and easy to dismiss. Many people assume that occasional discomfort, tiredness, or respiratory issues are temporary problems linked to age, weather changes, or daily stress.
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Second-Hand Smoke Deaths Surge By Nearly 50% In India Since 1990, Reveals Lancet Report
The report also found that India had the world's second-highest number of people exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, after China. Around 444 million Indians were estimated to have been exposed to tobacco smoke from other people.
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Karnataka Bans Sale of Gutkha, Pan Masala Containing Tobacco For 1 Year
The notification, dated August 10, 2026, will remain in force across the State for one year from the date of its issuance, officials said.
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Jagan Reddy Targets Government Over Tobacco Prices, Minister Hits Back
He demanded that the state-run Markfed be brought into tobacco procurement immediately.
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Banned Imported Cigarettes Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized In Delhi, 4 Arrested
Delhi Police arrested four individuals and seized more than 2.82 lakh prohibited imported cigarettes worth Rs 1 crore from raids in northeast Delhi.
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Yoga May Improve Chances Of Quitting Tobacco By 50%, Boost Mental Well-Being: AIIMS Study
Practising yoga may significantly improve a tobacco user's chances of quitting while also reducing anxiety, depression, and other psychological factors linked to addiction, according to a study by researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
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Education Ministry Launches School Rally Challenge Nationwide For Tobacco-Free Generation
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-2019) reported that 8.4 per cent of students aged 13-15 years currently use tobacco products.
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Lancet Study Highlights Need To Explore Safer Nicotine Alternatives
A lancet study points to the need to explore safer nicotine alternatives alongside the existing tobacco-control measures.
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Tobacco Giant BAT Slashes Thousands Of Jobs In Cost Cutting Drive
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it will reduce its workforce this year to lower costs and rely more on technology.
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Why Tobacco-Linked Cancers Are Often Diagnosed Late? Doctor Explains
Tobacco-related cancers like oral, throat, and lung are often diagnosed late due to symptom normalization among users.
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Why Occasional Smoking May Be More Harmful Than Many People Think
Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including several known carcinogens and toxic substances.
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From Precancerous Lesions To Malignancy: Why Early Oral Cancer Detection Remains A Challenge
Oral cancer in India is often diagnosed late due to symptom normalization among tobacco users, complicating treatment and reducing survival chances.
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Could Passive Smoke At Home Be Affecting Children More Than Realised? Doctor Explains
Passive smoking refers to inhaling smoke from burning tobacco products as well as smoke exhaled by a smoker. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.
-
Centre Launches Digital Platform ToFEI To Make School And Colleges Tobacco-Free
The platform is designed to strengthen the implementation of tobacco-control guidelines in educational institutions across the country.
-
The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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World No Tobacco Day: Early Signs Of Tobacco-Related Diseases Users Often Ignore
The initial symptoms of tobacco-related illnesses are often mild and easy to dismiss. Many people assume that occasional discomfort, tiredness, or respiratory issues are temporary problems linked to age, weather changes, or daily stress.
