Importance The overdose epidemic continues in the US, with 107 941 overdose deaths in
2022 and countless lives affected by the addiction crisis. Although widespread efforts to train …

Background Globally, over 300 million people consume diverse smokeless tobacco (ST)
products. They are addictive, cause cancer, increased cardiovascular mortality risks and …

Background: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) has long been realized as an important component
of the fight for global tobacco control. It still remains a major problem in countries like India …

Background: Community pharmacists play an important role in tobacco control and
adequate training on smoking cessation is essential. Materials and Methods: A quasi …

Introduction India is the second largest consumer of tobacco in the world and accounts for
70% of global deaths due to smokeless tobacco (SLT) use. AIM: The aim of this study is to …

BackgroundLittle is known around how general practitioners (GP) approach tobacco
products beyond traditional cigarettes. AimTo examine GP perceptions of tobacco and …

Background: Smoking remains the major preventable cause of death worldwide, especially
cancer-related death. Evidence clearly indicates that tobacco-related morbidity and mortality …

Abstract Background The 5As model for behavior change counseling is an evidence-based
counseling approach. This study aims to explore the relationship between patient …

METHODS A quasi-experimental design was used for the study. The intervention consists of
training of primary care physicians in the behavioral intervention in tobacco cessation. The …

As the second most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing major economies, India
faces many challenges, one such burning issue is the provision of cancer care. There is a …