History of Smoking
Tobacco was introduced in India by the Portuguese about 400 years ago and the British brought forth the commercial production of cigarettes in India 200 years ago. Since then, the habit has been growing far and wide and it has been estimated that about 16.6% of the world’s smoking population is comprised by Indians. It has also been estimated that about 65% of men and 33% of women in India use some form of tobacco.1
Smoking of tobacco is practised in the form of cigarettes, cigars, beedi (hand-rolled, filter-less tobacco cigarette) or hookahs (traditional water pipe). Smoking affects the health of the individual regardless of the type.1
Worldwide, smoking tobacco has been identified as a preventable but leading cause of illnesses and death. Approximately, half of all the cancers in men and about one-fourth of all the cancers in women are related to the
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Tobacco contains mainly an addictive substance known as nicotine. This along with 19 other recognized cancer causing chemicals results in various illnesses and death worldwide. In addition, it also contains about more than
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Advantages of Quitting
Numerous advantages have been identified with the cessation of smoking. These advantages depend on the duration since quitting and complete cessation of smoking for the progressive life. The risk of death in all categories
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How to Quit smoking?
Self-determination is the key to successful quitting of the smoking habit. A strong desire to quit, which is aided by appropriate support from family and friends can help one to overcome the habit completely. It has been noted that
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Date last updated: December 15, 2008