World No Tobacco Day: Why doctors call tobacco a silent epidemic, and warn that switching to vapes or gutkha won't eliminate the risk
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 31, 2026, 17:42 (IST)
World No Tobacco Day highlights the silent, slow progression of tobacco-related diseases, often missed due to painless early signs. Experts emphasize that many cancers are preventable and urge a broader conversation beyond cigarettes to include all forms of tobacco and nicotine use, stressing that breaking dependence is key to health.