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Smoking Habit in India – Dr. M. Sabir

Smoking Habit in India Dr. M. Sabir There are evidences suggesting smoking in India has been known since at least 2000 BC, when cannabis was smoked and is first mentioned in the  Atharvaveda. Performing ‘ home’ (fire offerings) and ‘dhupe’ (fumigation) are mentioned in the Ayurveda for medical purposes and have been practiced for at least 3,000 years while dhumrapana (literally “drinking smoke”) , has been mentioned in literature to …

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2018 Article Smoking

BURNING BIOMASS FUEL & LUNG DISEASES Dr. M. Sabir Delhi chokes on smoke from neighboring states A study by IIT Kanpur listed stubble burning as the third Highest contributor to Delhi’s winter air-pollution, afterconstruction dust and vehicular fumes. DELHI Updated: Oct 24,2016 14:26 IST, Soumya Pillai and Vishal Rambani ,Hindustan Times Every year with the …

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OPINION & SUGGESTIONS FOR RESPIRATORY PATIENTS

OPINION & SUGGESTIONS FOR RESPIRATORY PATIENTS O.P. SHRIVASTAVA Indian chest society is doing a commendable job in its efforts to increase awareness of respiratory diseases amongst general public. By providing a platform in the name of ‘Public Forum’ it has also given an opportunity to give your opinion which can create awareness in general public …

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Smoking Habit in India

Smoking Habit in India Dr. M. Sabir There are evidences suggesting smoking in India has been known since at least 2000 BC, when cannabis was smoked and is first mentioned in the  Atharvaveda. Performing ‘ home’ (fire offerings) and ‘dhupe’ (fumigation) are mentioned in the Ayurveda for medical purposes and have been practiced for at least 3,000 years while dhumrapana (literally “drinking smoke”) , has been mentioned in literature to …

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Lung Cancer

Dr. Navneet Singh Dr. D. Behra (On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide (Lung cancer is a serious life threatening disease of lung, strongly related to tobacco smoke. Early detection is important for decreasing suffering and increasing life span of the patient. Authors have explained in a very simple language, details …

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