Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine – Strategic Institute For Public Health Education and Research

Statistics about Tobacco

Kills 3700 persons/day in India
Kills 13.5 lakh persons per year in India alone
Kills 50% of its users
Responsible for 90% of oral cancer
Responsible for 27% of all types of cancer
Responsible for 50% of cancers in males and 20% cancers in females.
Responsible for 40% of tuberculosis and other related diseases
Responsible for 1.4% respiratory diseases
Causes loss to environment such as deforestation, pollution, litter, forest fires etc.
30.2% adults are exposed to Second hand smoke exposure at their workplace.
38.7% exposed to Second hand smoke exposure

In India, non—communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute a major proportion (61.8%) of all causes of death. Out of this, 48% of cardiovascular diseases, 23% of Chronic Respiratory Diseases, and 10% of Cancer deaths are attributable to tobacco use. Most of Tobacco and Nicotine users wish to quit. Some have tried many times to quit but couldn’t succeeded. By quitting Tobacco and Nicotine one can:

Lengthen life expectancy.
Decrease risk of various diseases (including lung cancer, throat cancer, emphysema, heart disease, high blood pressure, ulcers and reflux, erectile and sexual dysfunction, kidney disease, and other conditions)

We can assure you that you can quit following a tried and tested protocol now even if you have failed earlier and enjoy a healthier life with family and friends

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