A Review Study of Cancer in Human Body by Tobacco or Smoking

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Shivendra Verma et al.

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The health risks of tobacco smoking have been documented in numerous studies and smoking rates have declined in developed countries. Today, we know that cigarette smoking is the major cause of preventable deaths due to tobacco smoke induced diseases. As a consequence of an increased awareness of smoking-related health risks, heated tobacco products (HTPs) are marketed as reduced toxicant alternatives to conventional tobacco products. including a short discussion on challenges with the adaption of standard analytical methods used for tobacco smoke. The reliability of analytical data is important for risk assessment approaches that are based on reduced toxicant exposure. In order to assess a putative reduction of health risks, an integrated study design is required that should include clinical studies and epidemiology data. However, data are not yet sufficient for a reliable assessment or recognition of putatively reduced health risks. Tobacco is a multisite carcinogen causing various cancers and high mortality in the world, tobacco is the only product that kills half of its consumers. This study aimed to review the various carcinogenic compounds present in tobacco, the harmful effects from tobacco consumption and the therapy for smoking (Nicotine) addiction. Tobacco causing 3 million deaths every year globally. About 1.3 billion smokers worldwide and half of them die due to smoking related diseases. Cigarette smoke contain nearly 4000 chemicals, most of them are carcinogens, causing various and other diseases.

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