Progress in reducing tobacco use is a key indicator for measuring countries’ efforts to implement the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control – target 3.a under the Sustainable Development Goals agenda. Countries have adopted this indicator to report progress also towards the tobacco reduction target under the Global Action Plan …
Indian women more addicted to nicotine than men Tobacco India Report: Highlights * 52 % adults exposed to second hand smoke at home, highest in J&K; (68 pc), lowest in Chandigarh (15 pc); 29 pc exposed in public places * Cigarette smokers
Calling for a "jihad" against tobacco use, Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday said developing countries like India are being targeted as potential markets by tobacco industries. Releasing the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, which identified India as the second largest tobacco consumer in the world, Mr Azad said …
In its first significant move towards bringing about more transparency, the Health Ministry has decided to set up a company, with independent directors on board, to procure drugs and equipment to be distributed to state-run medicare centres. The ministry itself will maintain an arm
Sydney: Tax levied by India on tobacco products is among the lowest in the entire Asia Pacific region, and at variance with the World Health Organization
Sydney: Children exposed to secondhand smoke have significantly higher rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), headache and stuttering than those who are not exposed. A study conducted by American scientists, and presented at the Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health on Friday revealed children exposed to secondhand smoke …
With India having the highest number of oral cancer cases caused mostly by tobacco consumption and 8-9 lakh people killed due to the addiction, the Union Health Ministry has urged the Agriculture Ministry to draw up a long-term plan to find an alternative crop for all cultivators of tobacco so …
Lung cancer accounts for a substantial proportion of cancer incidence and mortality throughout the world. Epidemiologic data suggest that Chinese women have a high incidence of lung cancer in relation to their smoking prevalence. In addition to active tobacco smoke exposure, other sources of fumes and airborne particles in the …
The Global Adult Tobacco Survey India (GATS India) is the global standard for systematically monitoring adult tobacco use (smoking and smokeless) and tracking key tobacco control indicators. Global Adult Tobacco Survey India was carried out in all 29 states of the country and 2 Union Territories of Chandigarh and Puducherry, …
Food habits, tobacco consumption and alcohol dependence is taking a toll on the tribal population across the country that is falling prey to hypertension, considered to be lifestyle disease of the urban elites. A population-based study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research over the last few months found …
KOCHI: The Ernakulam district is set to become the country's first tobacco-free tourism destination with the action plan, towards achieving the feat, on the anvil. The plan aims at making public places in the district totally free of tobacco by June 2011.Special workshops will be held for officials, law enforcers, …
Tobacco Board in association with M/s ITC-ABD ILimited, Mysore have jointly undertaken a massive campaign appealing to farmers against indiscriminate usage of pesticides on tobacco crop quality due to pesticide residues.According to a press release here, the aim of this campaign was to educate the farmers on the various types …
GANGTOK, June 1: In a landmark development towards converting itself into the healthiest state in India within the next five years, Sikkim was declared as a
As a part of its smoke-free campaign, the Delhi government will soon be installing nicotine meters in offices across the city to detect the presence of the chemical in atmosphere. The first nicotine meter
This report describes 20 years of organised attacks on climate science, scientists and the IPCC. It sets out some of the key moments in this campaign of denial started by the fossil fuel industry, and traces them to their sources.
KICK THE BUTT: Students set on fire a 6-ft cigarette stick on World No Tobacco Day in New Delhi on Monday. KICK THE BUTT: Students set on fire a 6-ft cigarette stick on World No Tobacco Day in New Delhi on Monday. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui New Delhi, May …
New Delhi: In India, 8.3% of girls in the 13-15 age groups consume some form of tobacco, according to the first Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) report. Experts say that the data is indicative of the trend of an increasing number of women using tobacco products. In an attempt to …
BHUBANESWAR: While tobacco use continues to predominate global health concerns, growing percentage of women among the consuming population has added to the alarm. They have become targets for the tobacco companies and industries, which have started to design strategies and products like lite, slim and flavoured to attract women. Some …
Srinagar: Apart from seeking the display of gory images on cigarette packs, the Jammu and Kashmir Voluntary Health Association (JKVHA) demands tax to be increased on cigarettes to discourage smoking.
