Cardiovascular disease (CVD), once thought to be confined primarily to industrialized
nations, has emerged as a major health threat in developing countries. Cardiovascular …

Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of mortality and disease in the Indian
subcontinent, causing more than 25% of deaths. It has been predicted that these diseases …

Cancer is one of the major non-communicable diseases posing a threat to world health.
Unfortunately, improvements in socioeconomic conditions are usually associated with …

At the present stage of India's health transition, chronic diseases contribute to an estimated
53% of deaths and 44% of disability-adjusted life-years lost. Cardiovascular diseases and …

Background Tobacco use in India is characterized by a high prevalence of smoking and
smokeless tobacco use, with dual use also contributing a noticeable proportion. In the …

Over the past several years, US tobacco companies have expanded marketing and
promotion of ST products. A major aim of this statement is to review and summarize the …

Abstract Introduction About 28.6% of Indian adults use tobacco. This study estimates the
economic burden of deaths and diseases attributable to smoking and smokeless tobacco …

This book provides a comprehensive epidemiological perspective on cardiovascular
diseases and analysis of measures for their prevention and control in community and clinical …

The world faces many environmental challenges. Healthy soil, an adequate supply of clean
and fresh water and clean air are just a few of the basic necessities that enable humans to …

Introduction. Population prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
its relationship with tobacco smoking, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and …