Wrapped inside a betel leaf and placed in the side of the mouth, tobacco has been chewed for centuries in India. But it is only in the last decade that tobacco companies have started selling ...

Nicotine comes from the leaves of any tobacco plant (Nicotiana), lobeline from the blue flower of the Indian tobacco plant (Lobelia inflata), a common U. S. weed which Indians used to smoke with ...

The problem, say campaigners, is that chewing tobacco has always been seen as socially acceptable in India. Whole families, generally unaware of the danger, will share these products at the end of ...

As cancer cases rise in India, jeopardizing the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, the Global Sustainability Alliance underlines ...

Tobacco consumption, responsible for 40% of cancer cases, is a major preventable cause in India. Experts recommend avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and adopting healthy lifestyles to reduce risks.

India’s tobacco exports surpassed Rs.12005.89 crore during 2023-24. Tobacco farmers’ income has also doubled over the last five years, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. The ministry ...

These symptoms vary depending on the specific location and ... prevention means "no to tobacco, smoking or smokeless; no to alcohol and maintain good oral hygiene. India is expected to have ...

India currently ranks third globally in the highest number of cancer cases, suggesting that current tobacco control efforts have not been effective. While India has made some progress in ...

The number of oral cancer cases is rising significantly in India, particularly among individuals with no history of tobacco or alcohol use, according to a study. The data was released by VPS Lakeshore ...