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On World No Tobacco Day, experts explain how smoking affects the quality of life
Updated On: 31 May, 2023 11:42 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
India is home to over 27 crore tobacco users and claims an alarming number of lives causing 12 lakh deaths annually. On World No Tobacco Day, experts urge people to quit smoking
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obacco smoke contains toxic chemicals which also cause damage to the linings of the airways and the lungs. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Consumption of tobacco either through smoking or smokeless form is associated with a number of diseases like cancer, heart and lung disease, can have a serious effect on the quality of life of a person, experts said ahead of the World No Tobacco Day and urged people to quit smoking. World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31 to educate people about the perils associated with tobacco consumption.
Tobacco is a major public health concern across India. As per Global Adult Tobacco Survey-India (GATS2) India is home to over 27 crore tobacco users and globally, it is the second largest producer and consumer of tobacco products. Tobacco and smoking contribute to a wide range of diseases, including strokes, heart attacks, lung disorders, and various cancers affecting multiple organs such as the mouth, throat, lungs, pancreas, bladder, kidneys, liver, and stomach.
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