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On the consumer side, the demand for superior product freshness and portability is a major driver

As recommended by the Public Health Foundation of India 16 , increasing taxes on bidis by levying a cess (a form of tax on tax, levied by a government to raise funds for a particular purpose) over and above 28% (as for cigarettes), could help prevent any potential product switching and encourage cessation, particularly among the low SES population

Avoid alcohol-based and/or antibacterial mouthwash , which are like an antibiotic for the mouth that disrupt the oral microbiome

well-cooked, tender chicken/turkey, well-cooked fish without bones, and chopped and ground meats

Disease and death from smoking take years, even decades to occur