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Knowledge Nugget: Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report – Must know insights for UPSC Exam

June 26, 2025 1:36 pm

The recently released Global Tobacco Epidemic report identifies India among the countries having best-practice-level graphic health warning labels in 2024. What is this report all about? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the top tobacco-producing countries.

About 56% of men who suffered heart attack were current smokers: Study

May 31, 2025 10:46 am

Prof Rajesh Vijayvergiya, Department of Cardiology at PGI, emphasises the role of cardiologists in promoting tobacco cessation to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Top 10 largest tobacco-producing countries: India ranks among top 3

June 02, 2025 7:17 am

Largest Tobacco Producing Countries: As the world observes No Tobacco Day on May 31, we look at the top 10 producers of unmanufactured tobacco globally, with China, India, and Brazil leading the chart.

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Know the date, history, theme, significance, and more

May 31, 2025 9:43 am

World No Tobacco Day 2025: This year, World No Tobacco Day will be observed on Saturday, May 31, 2025, highlighting on theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products."

World No Tobacco Day 2019: 'Smokeless tobacco is as dangerous as smoking a cigarette'

May 31, 2019 10:30 am

Health experts highlight that smokeless tobacco is as addictive as smoking a cigarette and hence should not be seen as an alternative to quit smoking as the severe health impacts will still remain.

World No Tobacco Day 2019: How smokeless tobacco increases the risk of oral cancer

May 31, 2019 6:30 am

Unlike smoked tobacco that is used periodically during the day, smokeless tobacco is used constantly, exposing users to high levels of nicotine throughout the day, resulting in high levels of dependence.

Rotary Club marks No Tobacco Day

June 01, 2013 11:13 pm

The World No Tobacco Day was observed by Rotary Club,Ludhiana greater,at Jamalpur.

‘Stringent measures needed to bring tobacco use down’

June 01, 2013 1:34 am

Expressing concern over the high prevalence of oral cancer in India,experts have warned that unless tobacco is curbed through stringent measures,it would have a disastrous effect on the future generations and mar the health profile of the nation.

Clearing the Smoke

June 01, 2011 2:22 am

May 31 was observed as No Tobacco Day in the city. Several organisations held rallies and workshops on the occasion.

Rs 2,900 in fines on Day 1 of FDA anti-tobacco drive

May 31, 2011 3:04 am

With May 31 being No Tobacco Day,the Food and Drug Administration launched a two-day drive against vendors selling tobacco products near educational institutions in the city.

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