Tobacco Consumption

Tobacco causes 40% of preventable cancer cases in India, say experts

Cancer continues to claim millions of lives in India, but tobacco consumption which is responsible for about 40 percent of cancer cases in the country is the single largest preventable cause of the disease, doctors said here on Saturday. Besides avoiding tobacco and alcohol, cancer risk can be cut down through lifestyle changes, balanced diet and regular health check-ups, experts said at a seminar organised as part of the 'Jagega Bharat Toh Bachega Bharat' campaign by the Ambagopal Foundation here. "One in five men and one in eight women in India are at risk of developing cancer, due to changing lifestyles, environmental degradation, and lack of awareness. While cancer continues to claim millions of lives, it is largely preventable if individuals adopt healthier lifestyles, avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption, maintain a balanced diet, and undergo regular health check-ups," oncologist Dr Anil D'Cruz said. Tobacco consumption remains "the single largest preventable cause of cancer"

Tobacco exports to cross Rs 13,000 cr this year with 8% growth: Govt

The country's tobacco exports are likely to register an over 8 per cent growth and cross Rs 13,000 crore this year, a senior government official said on Wednesday. Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal also said the Tobacco Board has taken a number of steps to help farmers increase their income. India is the second largest producer of tobacco in the world after China. It is also the fourth largest producer of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco in the world after China, Brazil and Zimbabwe. "India is the second largest exporter of unmanufactured tobacco (quantity terms) after Brazil. Tobacco exports contribute sizable foreign exchange to the Indian exchequer. This year, we are going to cross Rs 13,000 crore...Tobacco farmers income has also doubled over the last 5 years," Agrawal told reporters here. During 2023-24, the outbound shipments were Rs 12,005.89 crore (USD 1.5 billion). The Tobacco Board, under the department, has undertaken several strategic .

World No Tobacco Day 2024: List of foods to help fight tobacco addiction

It is never an easy task to quit smoking, and food can play a vital role in combating tobacco addiction. Here is a list of foods to help you fight tobacco addiction

World No-Tobacco Day: Positive changes in the body after you quit smoking

World No Tobacco Day is marked every year on 31 May by the WHO. The day is committed to spreading awareness about the harmful impacts of tobacco and the need to decrease its consumption

Tobacco prices to rise in Andhra after crop failure in Brazil, Indonesia

Prices range between Rs 280 and Rs 290 per kg and are predicted to surpass Rs 300 per kg in Andhra Pradesh market

Indians reluctant to stub it out with 186 million tobacco users

With over 186 million tobacco users in India, two in every three people who chew dry snuff tobacco the world over are Indians

Rs 2,000 fine for spitting, chewing tobacco in public places in Delhi

Spitting and consumption of tobacco in public places, violation of COVID-19 quarantine rules, not wearing of masks and not maintaining social distancing will now attract a fine of Rs 2,000 in Delhi

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products do not help reduce cancer: WHO

The seventh "WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic" said blocking the industry's interference was critical to cutting the harm from tobacco use

Tobacco consumption: Why bidi, not cigarette, is bigger challenge for India

It seems like a good time for India to evaluate if it is doing enough to curb the prevalence of tobacco among its citizens