The researchers reviewed the literature on tobacco use in Kerala and present data from three recently conducted unpublished studies.

On 31 May 2005 (World No Tobacco Day), the Health Minister of India informed the media that the Ministry of Health would ban depiction of any form of tobacco use in films and teleserials with effect from 1 August 2005. Predictably, this announcement triggered a storm of protests from the film industry and sections of the media. (Editorial)

A landmark global tobacco regulation that came into force on February 27, 2005, is expected to save the lives of over 500 million people from the dangers of smoking. The World Health Organization's

Health and environmental costs of tobacco use far surpass the revenue generated by the sector

• In 2000-2001, the tobacco sector generated a revenue of Rs 8,200 crore as taxes. Foreign exchange earning by the sector during the period was Rs 900 crore (or four per cent of India's total

smokescreen: As per a study by UK-based Lon

Families finance addiction at the cost of child health