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Call to sensitise people against hazards of tobacco use [1]

SHILLONG: Despite the government initiating several measures to curb the menace of tobacco and other allied products, the tobacco consumption is increasing every year in the State.

“The scenario in Shillong is very bad as far as tobacco consumption is concerned and as per reports Meghalaya is ranked third among the north eastern states with over 65 per cent of tobacco users”, President of the Rotary Club of Orchid City Dr C Varghese said.

Publication Date: 
28/09/2012
Shillong Times (Shillong) [2]
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Shillong [3], Tobacco [4], Health Effects [5], Health [6], Meghalaya [7]
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