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Over a million people die in China every year due to smoking: Report
More than a million people in China are killed by smoking-related diseases every year, and the number will double by 2030 if the current smoking trend continues, a report warned on Wednesday. China is the home for the world's largest number of smokers. The country has over 350 million smokers. The report, jointly released by China's National Health Commission (NHC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) China Office at a press conference, has highlighted China's smoking situation and its negative effects. It pointed out that there are currently more than 300 million cigarette smokers in the country. About 26.6 per cent of Chinese people aged 15 and above are smokers, and of this age group, more than half of men smoke cigarettes, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The report was released ahead of the 34th World No Tobacco Day, which falls on May 31.
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Central government drafts law to raise legal age of smoking to 21 years
The Centre has prepared a bill to raise the age for allowing sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to 21 years from the current 18 years
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Young smokers three times more likely to die prematurely, study shows
Smokers face nearly 3 times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease compared to people who never smoked, with the risk being higher among those who began smoking early, say researchers
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World Nature Conservation Day 2020: Here's how you can make a difference
Some simple habits to implement in your daily life to make a huge difference in conserving the environment
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Cigarette sales may see steepest dip in 20 years on lockdown, tax rise
The sector witnessed the last steepest decline in 2015 when sales volume contracted by 8.2 per cent
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Trailer company says it will stop hiring nicotine users in 21 US states
U-Haul International employs 30,000 people across the US and Canada.
Smoked ever? Exercise can reduce the risks of lung cancer, says research
"Aerobic exercise at moderate to vigorous intensity such walking, jogging, or elliptical for 20 to 30 minutes three to five times a week can improve cardiorespiratory fitness," says Vainshelboim
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E-cigarette ban: Phillip Morris develops an alternative to fill the gap
If things go according to plan, Phillip Morris might be selling the new product through Godfrey Phillips India
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Second-hand smoke may not affect people equally to all races, ethnicities
Financial capital, family networks and community resources play a major role as well
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Govt proposes ban on e-cigarettes, jail terms for offenders: Report
Health ministry's plan would deal a blow to U.S.-based Juul Labs Inc, which is hoping to launch its e-cigarette in India.
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Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery, says study
Current smokers were more than nine times as likely to have complications like clots or hematomas
Majority in age-group of 20-30 addicted to smoking in Dehi-NCR: Survey
According to the survey, 56 per cent of the 1,400 respondents thought that smoking helped them get relief from stress. Of them, 55 per cent admitted that they are aware of its ill-effects.
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Tobacco gives 'smoking capital' J&K its highest tax revenue, and a crisis
J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana report COPD figures equal or greater than 4,750 per 100,000 population
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Thank you China for smoking: Indian tobacco heads to biggest market
Commerce Department has secured market access rights for Indian tobacco in China- the global leader in smoking
Bidi smoking costs India Rs 800 bn every year in ill health, early deaths
However, the tax revenue derived from bidi smoking came to just Rs 4.17 billion in 2016-17
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Addicted to tobacco? Here's how Facebook could help you quit smoking
The social media programme had a significant effect on quitting during the time that the intervention was active, amounting to three months
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Want to quit smoking? Soon, helpline number on cigarette packs to help you
The Ministry stated that before the new set of specified health warnings come into force, the existing warnings on tobacco product packs shall be continued till August 31
Smoking during pregnancy linked to ADHD risk in offspring
ADHD can affect attention, hyperactivity and self-control, causing difficulty in school and socially
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Smoking doesn't relax, it may increase sensitivity to social stress: Study
Social stress is induced when critters are subjected to repeated aggressions by dominant congeners
Smoking during pregnancy may damage babies' liver, says study
The liver plays a major role in regulating metabolism by clearing toxic substances from the body
