Swarajya Logo
Swarajya Logo
Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Our Views
    Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Magazine
  • Store

About Swarajya

Swarajya is a publication by Kovai Media Private Limited.

Swarajya - a big tent for liberal right of centre discourse that reaches out, engages and caters to the new India.

editor@swarajyamag.com

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Participate

  • Contact Us
  • Write for us
  • Style Guide
  • Jobs

Stay Connected

  • Artboard 2 Copy 6Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 10Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 7Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 9Created with Sketch.
  • Andriod Logo
  • IOS Logo

Insta

Think Next Time Before You Smoke: India’s Lip, Oral Cancer Cases More Than Double In Six Years

Swarajya StaffFriday, November 16, 2018 3:54 pm IST
Representative image. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
Representative image. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
Representative image. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

According to recent data published by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), lip and oral cancer cases in India have increased by more than twofold since 2012, as reported by Mint. ICMR, which is one of the oldest research bodies in the world, has attributed the spike to increased consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

“Alcohol consumption and increased usage of betel nut/areca nut, forms of tobacco such as sweet supari and other chewing products containing tobacco have a direct impact on human health. Many people don’t know that supari and other forms of tobacco can even cause sudden death. The rise in the lip and oral cancers can be directly linked with alcohol and tobacco,” noted Ravi Mehrotra, a Director with the ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research.

While there were 56,000 such cases in 2012, the number rose to 119,992 in 2018, an increase 114.2 per cent in six years. Commenting further, Mr Mehrotra added: “The usage of tobacco has decreased in India to an extent, but alcohol consumption is certainly increasing. Moreover, with more diagnostic facilities available now and increased awareness, more and more cases are coming to notice.”

In India, over 300 million Indians use tobacco products regularly, and among them, one million die prematurely every year. Also, tobacco-related diseases have cost the government Rs 1,04,500 crore in additional healthcare costs. India’s per capita alcohol consumption has also doubled in 11 years.

Also Read:

Centre Breathes Out Ban On E-Cigarettes

What Are The Punjabis Smoking Now? A Tale Of Heroin And Geopolitics

Tags
Smoking
Healthcare India
Cancer
Drinking India

Comments ↓

An Appeal...


 

Dear Reader,

 

As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. We do not have the muscle and backing of a large media conglomerate nor are we playing for the large advertisement sweep-stake.

 

Our business model is you and your subscription.  And in challenging times like these, we need your support now more than ever.

 

We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. From 7AM in the morning to 10PM late night we operate to ensure you, the reader, get to see what is just right.

 

Becoming a Patron or a subscriber for as little as Rs 1200/year is the best way you can support our efforts.

Get Swarajya in your inbox.


Magazine


Swarajya Magazine Cover Image
Merchandise

Merchandise


    Politics

    Counting Day: Five Things To Watch Out For In Madhya Pradesh

    Counting Day: Five Things To Watch Out For In Madhya Pradesh

    Tushar Gupta
    55m

    'Cash For Query' Case: Government Likely To Seek Mahua Moitra's Suspension As Lok Sabha Member

    Swarajya Staff
    1h

    The Sacrifices That Sealed A Commitment - 'Mandir Vahin Banaayenge'

    Aravindan Neelakandan
    1h

    Economy

    Sorry, Cassandras. India's GDP Could Well Top 7 Per Cent In Fiscal 2023-24

    Sorry, Cassandras. India's GDP Could Well Top 7 Per Cent In Fiscal 2023-24

    R Jagannathan
    1d

    India's GDP Grows 7.6 Per Cent In July-September Quarter

    Nayan Dwivedi
    2d

    India's Fiscal Deficit Stood At Rs 8.037 Lakh Crore In First Seven Months Of Fiscal Year

    Swarajya News Staff
    2d

    Defence

    India To Secure Entire Pakistan And Bangladesh Borders In Next Two Years: Home Minister Amit Shah On BSF Day

    India To Secure Entire Pakistan And Bangladesh Borders In Next Two Years: Home Minister Amit Shah On BSF Day

    Nayan Dwivedi
    21h

    Indian Navy Makes History By Appointing First Female 'Commanding Officer' Of A Naval Ship

    Swarajya Staff
    23h

    Centre Putting All-Out Efforts To Bring Them Back: Indian Navy Chief On Veterans Sentenced To Death In Qatar

    Swarajya Staff
    1d

    World

    New Zealand: Three Khalistani Extremists Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of Radio Host Harnek Singh

    New Zealand: Three Khalistani Extremists Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of Radio Host Harnek Singh

    Swarajya Staff
    2h

    Brazilian City Council Unknowingly Enacts First AI-Written Ordinance

    Swarajya Staff
    4h

    Pannun Case: Do We Have Some Counter-Leverage Against US?

    R Jagannathan
    4h

    Culture

    Why The Insidious Anti-Hindu Communalism Of Certain Directors Goes Scot-Free

    Why The Insidious Anti-Hindu Communalism Of Certain Directors Goes Scot-Free

    Anonymous Contributor
    2h

    Napoleon Film Review: Ridley Scott’s Waterloo

    Venu Gopal Narayanan
    3h

    Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 To Be Held From 17 December To 30 December, Registration Portal Launched By IIT Madras

    S Rajesh
    3d
    States

    infrastructure


    Arun Kumar Das
    1

    Government Propels National Green Hydrogen Mission With Kochi Workshop

    2 Mins Read
    Arun Kumar Das
    2

    Railways Achieves 1015.6 Million Tonnes Freight Loading Between April-November 2023

    1 Mins Read
    V Bhagya Subhashini
    3

    Bengaluru Airport: BIAL Reveals Comprehensive Master Plan For T1 Upgrade And T3 Construction By 2030

    2 Mins Read
    Amit Mishra
    4

    Noida Proposes To Build 35 Km Elevated Road Along The Yamuna To Ease Travel To Greater Noida

    2 Mins Read