“Sutta breaks” are common in India. A glass of tea and a cigarette constitute the popular “chai-sutta.”

India ranks first globally in male cancer incidence and mortality rates. Among tobacco-related cancers in males, lung cancer leads globally, while in India, lip and oral cancers top the list, followed by lung cancer.

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day.

In this article, I discuss how tobacco affordability is fuelling cancer epidemic in India. Check the link in comments below.

What are your thoughts?


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