When we talk of smoking, the first thoughts that cross our minds regarding its health implications are of oral and lung cancer; thanks to the statutory warning that comes with all tobacco products. However, smoking has negative effects beyond that.
The pancreas, a small organ situated deep within the abdomen, often goes unnoticed until it becomes a source of health concern. Responsible for producing digestive enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the pancreas plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health.
Smoking causes individuals to be placed in a high-risk category when seeking life insurance, thus increasing their premium compared to a non-smoker.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) joined hands with schools and launched ‘Prahari Clubs’ to ensure a…
It serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers associated with tobacco use and the urgent need to eliminate this global epidemic.
It is organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to spread awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use.
A passenger on Akasa Air flight QP1326, flying from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, was found smoking in the aircraft's lavatory.
Realizing that their star product, tobacco, might well go out of fashion, even sworn rivals in the tobacco world colluded to protect their common source of profit. These companies created a deliberate smokescreen around the compelling scientific research showing that tobacco was harmful to health. They poured in money to induce other scientists to question these studies to ensure that the public remained in doubt. Their actions were clearly unconscionable, as they subtly promoted an addictive substance through behind-the-scenes manipulation
There are hundreds of chemicals in smoke, many of which are cancer-causing or carcinogenic in nature.
According to a study, weakness and major diseases associated with ageing are worsened by the development of molecular damage.
