Tobacco Smoke: Break the Chain with Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Today’s world is facing the epidemic of smoking tobacco. It is one of the greatest threats to global health. Smoking is a major preventable cause of premature death and is an important cause of several general diseases ranging from oral ulcers, xerostomia to lung cancers. Tobacco has been consumed from historical times & has got long history. Many varieties of smoked and smokeless forms of tobacco products are available, to which people get addicted even though they contain many carcinogens. To fight this global agent of death, government & different organizations are coming up with strict policies. This paper reviews tobacco, its constituents & various treatment modalities available for cessation of the habit.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Gauri Motiwale
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