Tobacco Testing
The immense growth potential of tobacco industry has been experiencing a constant increase over the last decade and is expected to continue over the years. The global tobacco market in 2020 was about USD 932.11 billion and is about to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8% from 2021 to 2028.
Different Types of Tobacco Commonly Used
- Virginia tobacco
- Bidi tobacco
- Burley tobacco
- Cigar tobacco
- Chewing tobacco
- Cigar filler
- Cigar wrapper
- Jati podali
- Natu tobacco
- HDBRG (harvel de baixo Rio Grande)
What is Second hand smoke?
Second hand smoke is the smoke that comes from burning tobacco and goes into the atmosphere. It’s also termed as Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Any person who is around a smoker i.e., passive smoker will be exposed to second hand smoke.
Second hand smoke has the same chemicals as the smoke that active smoker inhales, but even at higher levels. Non-smokers who breathe this smoke show a broad range of effects, such as sore eyes, nose and throat, and allergic reactions, including asthma. Research has clearly shown that being around second hand smoke is one of the causes of disease in healthy non-smokers, including heart disease and lung cancer. Children and animals are even more vulnerable to this second smoke related health effects.
Will Quitting tobacco brings back your health?
It is possible to quit tobacco. A person who quits can reduce the adverse effects and sometimes even reverse the damage done by tobacco. Once a smoker quits, the risk of early death goes down every year. Ten to 15 years after quitting, the risk of heart disease and cancer is about the same as it is for people who never smoked.
