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Carcinogenic elements found in local Mumbai tobacco; reveals expert
Updated On: 08 June, 2023 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Masheri, the locally found tobacco is loaded with toxic and carcinogenic chemicals which can cause cancer, oral cancer, mouth and throat cancer, gum disease, and tooth decay. Expert suggests quitting masheri to live a healthier life
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According to World Health Organisation, nearly 267 million (15 years and above) Indians consume tobacco on a daily basis. The most commonly used form of tobacco use in India is smokeless tobacco and commonly used products are masher, khaini, gutkha, betel quid with tobacco and zarda. Midday.com spoke to Dr. Kamlesh Pandey, consultant chest physician, Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road to learn about the ill-effects of consuming masher.
How rampant is the consumption of masheri?
Tobacco consumption is a major public health concern and a risk factor for causes of death in the country. Many people, including women, use masheri which invites a plethora of health problems. Carcinogenic and cocarcinogenic constituents of masheri are harmful to health. Masheri is the most common form of tobacco used, followed by chewing tobacco. It is the need of the hour to quit using masheri and lead a healthy life.
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