Tobacco is dangerous in any form and it is not only harmful to smokers but also for others who inhale the toxic gases. Tobacco consumption is one of the biggest public health threats worldwide. India is the second largest consumer of tobacco and the third largest producer of tobacco which is responsible for the loss of human lives and increased economic burden. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Pawan Gupta addresses the problem of ever-increasing consumption of tobacco, suggesting some preventive strategies to avoid them. Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch.
is Director of Surgical Oncology at Max super speciality Hospital, Vaishali. He has written and authored many books on tobacco and is highly recognised for his work on Oral Cancer and Tobacco Cessation Thank you, Dr. Pawan , for this interview, 1. Dr. Pawan, can you please brief us why is ‘World No Tobacco Day’ celebrated? Every year, World No…
