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Experts Call For Higher 'Sin Tax' On Tobacco Ahead Of GST Council Meet
Ahead of a crucial GST Council meeting on tax rationalisation health and economic experts have called for a higher 'Sin Tax' on tobacco and similar harmful products to curb their consumption and bolster public health and the economy.
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After Liquor And Meat, Jammu And Kashmir's Katra Bans Tobacco Products
The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials said.
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Opinion: Policy Consistency Key To Curb Tobacco Consumption - by Shantanu Guha Ray
The decision by the health ministry has raised eyebrows, primarily because it goes against the standard practice of encouraging research to get new insights.
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Tobacco Consumption Among Children Is Rising, What Are The Adults Doing?
As tobacco consumption among children rises, we must discuss the long-term effects of smoking and tobacco consumption on the body.
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World No Tobacco Day 2022: Here’s The Date, Theme, History And Significance
World No Tobacco Day 2022: World No Tobacco Day aims at spreading awareness on the ill-effects of tobacco consumption
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Jharkhand To Get WHO Award For Tobacco Control
Recognising its efforts in controlling tobacco consumption, the World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Jharkhand for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Award-2022, an official said on Sunday.
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Plea In Bihar Court Against Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh For Gutkha Ads
Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn have been accused of "promoting consumption of gutkha and tobacco" in a petition filed on Thursday before a court in Bihar.
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Esophageal Cancer: Follow These Steps To Reduce The Risk Of This Cancer Type
Early diagnosis plays an important role in treating this cancer. Therefore, it is imperative to consult a doctor when the symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing solid food, acid reflux, recurring chest pains and heartburn.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: The Connection Between Smoking And Lung Cancer
World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco consumption kills around 8 million people a year around the world. India is the second largest consumer of tobacco globally, and accounts for nearly one-sixth of the world's tobacco-related deaths.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: 5 Ways To Resist Smoking Cravings
World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year. The theme for this year is 'Commit To Quit'. This day tries to create awareness about the dangers associated with the consumption of tobacco.
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The Effect Of Diet On Mental Health: Expert Decodes Surprising Link
Foods you eat affect your overall health including your mental health. Read here as expert explains different ways your diet has an impact on your mental health.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Are Head And Neck Cancers Related To Lifestyle? Expert Clarifies
World Cancer Day: Tobacco consumption, both smoking and in chewable forms, along with alcohol, are the main causes of head and neck cancers. Find out more here.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Chewing And Smoking Tobacco- A Risk Factor For Multiple Kinds Of Cancer
World Cancer Day: Chewing tobacco contains a minimum of 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The primary cancer-causing agents in chewing tobacco are the tobacco-explicit nitrosamines (TSNAs).
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Health Warning Labels On Sodas And Colas May Help Reduce The Consumption - Experts Reveal
The study on Health Warning Labels on sodas and colas takes a cue from University of Michigan School of Public Health and UC Davis' earlier initiatives to control tobacco consumption.
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Spitting, Smoking In Public Now Punishable Offences In Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has made spitting, smoking and consumption of tobacco products in public punishable offences in the state, which has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country so far.
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Experts Call For Higher 'Sin Tax' On Tobacco Ahead Of GST Council Meet
Ahead of a crucial GST Council meeting on tax rationalisation health and economic experts have called for a higher 'Sin Tax' on tobacco and similar harmful products to curb their consumption and bolster public health and the economy.
-
After Liquor And Meat, Jammu And Kashmir's Katra Bans Tobacco Products
The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials said.
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Opinion: Policy Consistency Key To Curb Tobacco Consumption - by Shantanu Guha Ray
The decision by the health ministry has raised eyebrows, primarily because it goes against the standard practice of encouraging research to get new insights.
-
Tobacco Consumption Among Children Is Rising, What Are The Adults Doing?
As tobacco consumption among children rises, we must discuss the long-term effects of smoking and tobacco consumption on the body.
-
World No Tobacco Day 2022: Here’s The Date, Theme, History And Significance
World No Tobacco Day 2022: World No Tobacco Day aims at spreading awareness on the ill-effects of tobacco consumption
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Jharkhand To Get WHO Award For Tobacco Control
Recognising its efforts in controlling tobacco consumption, the World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Jharkhand for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Award-2022, an official said on Sunday.
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Plea In Bihar Court Against Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh For Gutkha Ads
Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn have been accused of "promoting consumption of gutkha and tobacco" in a petition filed on Thursday before a court in Bihar.
-
Esophageal Cancer: Follow These Steps To Reduce The Risk Of This Cancer Type
Early diagnosis plays an important role in treating this cancer. Therefore, it is imperative to consult a doctor when the symptoms such as difficulty in swallowing solid food, acid reflux, recurring chest pains and heartburn.
-
World No Tobacco Day 2021: The Connection Between Smoking And Lung Cancer
World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco consumption kills around 8 million people a year around the world. India is the second largest consumer of tobacco globally, and accounts for nearly one-sixth of the world's tobacco-related deaths.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: 5 Ways To Resist Smoking Cravings
World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year. The theme for this year is 'Commit To Quit'. This day tries to create awareness about the dangers associated with the consumption of tobacco.
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The Effect Of Diet On Mental Health: Expert Decodes Surprising Link
Foods you eat affect your overall health including your mental health. Read here as expert explains different ways your diet has an impact on your mental health.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Are Head And Neck Cancers Related To Lifestyle? Expert Clarifies
World Cancer Day: Tobacco consumption, both smoking and in chewable forms, along with alcohol, are the main causes of head and neck cancers. Find out more here.
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World Cancer Day 2021: Chewing And Smoking Tobacco- A Risk Factor For Multiple Kinds Of Cancer
World Cancer Day: Chewing tobacco contains a minimum of 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The primary cancer-causing agents in chewing tobacco are the tobacco-explicit nitrosamines (TSNAs).
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Health Warning Labels On Sodas And Colas May Help Reduce The Consumption - Experts Reveal
The study on Health Warning Labels on sodas and colas takes a cue from University of Michigan School of Public Health and UC Davis' earlier initiatives to control tobacco consumption.
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Spitting, Smoking In Public Now Punishable Offences In Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has made spitting, smoking and consumption of tobacco products in public punishable offences in the state, which has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country so far.
