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Tobacco: Health Risks and Prohibition by Biju Mylachal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the harms of tobacco use and outlines strategies to reduce tobacco abuse and illicit trafficking. It notes that International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26th. Tobacco contains nicotine and tar, which are addictive and cause over 25 diseases, killing over 5 lakh people worldwide every year, including over 10 lakh in India. The Indian Council of Medical Research estimates tobacco causes various respiratory, heart, artery and cancer diseases. The
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- Biju Mylachal
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- EN