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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.
'Lancet study on cancer a wake-up call for smokers and policy-makers'
August 20, 2022 6:29 pm
India is home to nearly 28 crore tobacco users and it is estimated that nearly one third of them will die prematurely due to serious illnesses such as cancers, heart diseases and so on. Almost two in five deaths among adults aged 30 years and above are caused due to smokeless tobacco. This is responsible for an epidemic proportion of oral cancer, especially among youth, says Prof Pankaj Chaturvedi, Deputy Director and Head Neck Surgeon, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Research contradicts earlier findings on smoking and Covid-19. Smokers, everywhere, lose a silver lining
September 29, 2021 8:40 am
A section of scientists has questioned the earlier studies, claiming that some of the researchers had ties to the tobacco industry.
Even simple text messages can help smokers kick the butt
May 24, 2016 5:13 pm
Been trying to quit or getting someone to quit smoking? Studies have shown that motivational messaging interventions could help them quit.
Over 18 per cent women in India, mostly from rural areas, consume smokeless tobacco: Report
December 16, 2014 2:01 pm
Smokeless tobacco mainly comprises substances such as areca nut, beetle nut, zarda, khaini, and paan masala.
E-cigarettes can help smokers kick the butt
May 26, 2014 6:28 pm
Smokers who use e-cigarettes to quit are more likely to succeed than those who use willpower alone, according to a study.
Smokers lack motivation, get tired easily
February 05, 2014 3:56 pm
The study, led by Dr Karina Furlanetto is the first to show that smokers are less physically active than non-smokers.
Smartphone apps to help smokers quit come up short
November 17, 2013 6:36 pm
Abroms and his colleagues analysed popular smoking cessation apps in February 2012.
Single men,smokers at higher risk for oral cancer
July 07, 2013 7:34 pm
'Some types of HPV,such as HPV16,are known to cause cancer at multiple places in body.'
Tobacco advertisements may increase smoking risk among teens
June 13, 2013 4:01 pm
Tobacco ads were the strongest influence when a range of influences for taking up smoking was factored in.
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