Busting Myths: Does Nicotine Cause Cancer?
November 21, 2024 by indiatimes.com
Busting Myths: Does Nicotine Cause Cancer?
Nicotine is often misunderstood as a carcinogen, but the US FDA clarifies that it's the harmful chemicals in tobacco products that cause health issues, not nicotine itself. UK's NHS also states that nicotine, though addictive, is relatively harmless. Nicotine is found not only in tobacco but also in other plants. Tobacco-related cancer is due to toxins from cigarette smoke. Safer alternatives like nicotine gums aim to reduce exposure to harmful substances. Experts support Nicotine Replacement Therapy to quit smoking. The global cancer burden is expected to rise significantly by 2050. Promoting these alternatives can be crucial in tobacco control policies for public health improvement.
8.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 80.5 million current smokers in India 14.40% of men are current smokers but only 1.40% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
