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01 Jun 2023

How Class 10 Students Are The Top Users Of Tobacco Products, Reveals Survey

We bring you an overview of the survey conducted by an Indian institute which reveals how teens have become the top vouchers of tobacco products, read on.

13 Mar 2018

Tobacco industry makes over USD 9,000 with every smoker's death: Report

The increase in tobacco-related disease and death has been outpaced by the increase in industry profits.

11 Dec 2017

Using nicotine patch during pregnancy safer than smoking, says study

Predominant guidelines worldwide recommend NRT for pregnant women who have been unable to quit smoking without medication.

04 Dec 2017

Over 50% teens believe smoking cuts stress, gives them a 'cool' reputation: Survey

The survey showed that over 52 percent teenagers believed that smoking helps increase concentration levels.

06 Nov 2017

Smokers may find it easier to quit with help of online social networks: Study

A key finding was that increasing integration into the social network was a significant predictor of subsequent abstinence, researchers said.

30 Oct 2017

Researchers link use of e-cigarettes in teens with cigarette smoking later

The study only looked at smoking initiation related to e-cigarettes and not the possible impact of e-cigarettes on smoking cessation.

10 Oct 2017

Warning: Passive smoking has this serious hidden health risk!

Second-hand smoke is harmful to children and babies as well and can exacerbate the onset of sudden unexplained death in infants (SUDI), bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma.

20 Aug 2017

Small increase in cigarette price can make smokers quit: Study

In addition to finding that current smokers were 20 percent more likely to quit smoking when pack prices went up by a dollar, researchers showed that there was a three per cent overall reduction in smoking risk.

20 Jul 2017

Dramatic rise in tobacco control policies in last decade: WHO

The latest WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic found that 4.7 billion people--63 per cent of world's population--are covered by policies such as strong graphic warnings, smoke-free public places or other measures.

31 May 2017

Ban on sale of loose cigarettes will help cut smoking in India: Survey

WHO data reveals tobacco use kills more than 7 million people every year and costs households and governments over US$ 1.4 trillion through healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.

17 May 2017

Tobacco-free UP – Govt cracks the whip against public use, fines thousands

Taking action, authorities have fined more than 2,250 people and collected close to 2 lakh rupees as fine for using tobacco at public places in the state.

14 Apr 2017

China, you have been warned: WHO estimates 200 million smoking-related deaths this century!

The calculation includes both the direct costs of treating tobacco-related illness and the indirect costs such as lost work productivity.

01 Feb 2017

Smoking in public areas now restricted as per Australian state's new laws!

As per the laws, anyone seen smoking within 10 metres of these visitor facilities will have to pay a fine of 243 Australian dollars ($185).

23 Nov 2016

Committed to every plan and programme to curb tobacco use and diseases caused by it: JP Nadda

Nadda also said WHO FCTC rules are the strongest tool to curb the tobacco use in the world.

27 Dec 2015

Graphic warnings may help smokers `kick the butt`

The graphic images motivated smokers to think more deeply about their habit and the risks associated with smoking.

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