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Tobacco Consumption

Indians reluctant to stub it out with 186 million tobacco users

With over 186 million tobacco users in India, two in every three people who chew dry snuff tobacco the world over are Indians

Indians reluctant to stub it out with 186 million tobacco users
Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 9:40 PM IST

Rs 2,000 fine for spitting, chewing tobacco in public places in Delhi

Spitting and consumption of tobacco in public places, violation of COVID-19 quarantine rules, not wearing of masks and not maintaining social distancing will now attract a fine of Rs 2,000 in Delhi

Rs 2,000 fine for spitting, chewing tobacco in public places in Delhi
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 9:01 PM IST

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products do not help reduce cancer: WHO

The seventh "WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic" said blocking the industry's interference was critical to cutting the harm from tobacco use

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products do not help reduce cancer: WHO
Updated On : 27 Jul 2019 | 11:06 PM IST

Tobacco consumption: Why bidi, not cigarette, is bigger challenge for India

It seems like a good time for India to evaluate if it is doing enough to curb the prevalence of tobacco among its citizens

Tobacco consumption: Why bidi, not cigarette, is bigger challenge for India
Updated On : 28 Nov 2017 | 12:16 PM IST