May 31, 2025

World No Tobacco Day 2025: 9 Must-Know Facts

Kuhu Verma

Tobacco in India

India has over 26 crore tobacco users, It leads to chronic health problems.

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Forms of Tobacco

Tobacco isn't just cigarettes. In India, gutkha, khaini, bidi, and hookah are also widely used.

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Impact on Health

Tobacco harms nearly every organ in the body. It causes cancer, weakens the immune system and damages lungs.

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Tobacco and Youth

The tobacco industry targets Indian youth with flavored products and misleading advertisements.

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How to Quit

Chewing clove or cardamom, practicing yoga and meditation, seeking counseling, and using nicotine replacement therapy can help.

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Impact on Social Life

Tobacco-related diseases can drain family finances due to long-term treatments.

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Role of NGOs

Doctors, health workers, and NGOs play a vital role in tobacco cessation.

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Government Intervention

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Join the Tobacco-Free Movement

On World No Tobacco Day 2025, take a pledge to quit tobacco or support someone trying to quit.

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