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Tobacco and HPV leading causes of oral cancers in India, says doctors of Head and Neck Cancer Institute of India, Mumbai
India faces a heavy oral cancer burden as tobacco remains the top cause and HPV-16 cases rise in younger patients; most are diagnosed late, doctors warn.
Receipt of healthcare provider advice to quit tobacco use among Indian men
Introduction Healthcare provider (HCP) advice to quit smoking is an essential component of smoking cessation interventions. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a periodic health survey of the Indian population. In this cross-sectional analysis we comp…
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%
The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducing consumption can lead to measurable improvements in household welfare and economic mobility.