The world knows that tobacco consumption is dangerous and health experts have been telling us that the habit needs to be kicked. So, in this episode, we look at the way forward on this problem that has its tentacles hooked deep in all parts of the country. Senior Public Health expert Dr Sonu Goel joins us on this episode.

is a podcast where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral.

Un-Viral Resources:
Understanding National Tobacco Control Programme NTCP and the COTPA Act
Report on Tobacco Control Law in India – Origins and Proposed Reforms released by NLSIU
Innovative approaches to implement MPOWER policies in low-resource settings: A significant reduction in tobacco use (21.2%–16.1%) since Global Adult Tobacco Survey-1 in Himachal Pradesh, India
National guidelines for tobacco cessation 
Quit Tobacco: National Health Portal of India | Quitting Smoking & Tobacco Use: CDC Guide
Tobacco labelling regulations in India
Delhi Government Health Department issues show-cause notice to Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan over endorsing a Pan Masala brand
Tobacco causes 1 death every 8 seconds in India: Report
India loses 1% of its GDP to diseases and early deaths from tobacco use, finds WHO study
Economic Burden of Tobacco-Related Diseases in India: Report
Tobacco Institute of India: Factsheet
Impact of Tobacco Cultivation on Farmers 
Centre drafts law to increase the legal age of smoking to 21 years


 Nanditha Kalidoss
 Parvati Mohan
Jyothi JeeruResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer - 

The world knows that tobacco consumption is dangerous and health experts have been telling us that the habit needs to be kicked. So, in this episode, we look at the way forward on this problem that has its tentacles hooked deep in all parts of the country. Senior Public Health expert Dr Sonu Goel joins us on this episode. is a podcast where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral. Un-Viral Resources:<ol><li>Understanding National Tobacco Control Programme <a href='https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&amp;level=2&amp;sublinkid=1052&amp;lid=607'>NTCP</a> and the <a href='https://odishapolice.gov.in/sites/default/files/PDF/COTPA.pdf'>COTPA Act</a></li><li><a href='https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tobacco-Control-Book-Final-proof-to-print.pdf'>Report</a> on Tobacco Control Law in India – Origins and Proposed Reforms released by NLSIU</li><li><a href='https://www.ijncd.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8827;year=2019;volume=4;issue=1;spage=10;epage=14;aulast=Chauhan'>Innovative approaches</a> to implement MPOWER policies in low-resource settings: A significant reduction in tobacco use (21.2%–16.1%) since Global Adult Tobacco Survey-1 in Himachal Pradesh, India</li><li>National <a href='https://arogya.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Uploads/GR/tobacco_guidelines.pdf'>guidelines</a> for tobacco cessation </li><li><a href='https://www.nhp.gov.in/quit-tobacco'>Quit Tobacco</a>: National Health Portal of India | Quitting Smoking &amp; Tobacco Use: <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/index.htm'>CDC Guide</a></li><li>Tobacco<a href='https://tobaccolabels.ca/countries/india/'> labelling </a>regulations in India</li><li>Delhi Government Health Department issues <a href='https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-sends-showcause-to-pierce-brosnan-over-pan-masala-ad-5062897/#:~:text=The%20health%20department%20sent%20Brosnan,indirect%20advertisements%20of%20tobacco%20products.'>show-cause notice</a> to Hollywood actor <a href='https://iprmentlaw.com/update/delhi-government-health-department-issues-show-cause-notice-to-hollywood-actor-pierce-brosnan-over-endorsing-a-pan-masala-brand/'>Pierce Brosnan</a> over endorsing a Pan Masala brand</li><li>Tobacco causes 1 death every 8 seconds in India: <a href='https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/tobacco-causes-1-death-every-8-seconds-in-india-report/articleshow/69688803.cms'>Report</a></li><li>India loses 1% of its GDP to diseases and early deaths from tobacco use, finds <a href='https://www.who.int/india/news/detail/09-02-2021-india-loses-1-of-its-gdp-to-diseases-and-early-deaths-from-tobacco-use-finds-who-study'>WHO study</a></li><li>Economic Burden of Tobacco-Related Diseases in India: <a href='https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/india/tobacoo/economic-burden-of-tobacco-related-diseases-in-india-executive-summary.pdf?sfvrsn=ac0db06_2#:~:text=The%20total%20economic%20costs%20attributable,84%20percent%20was%20indirect%20cost.'>Report</a></li><li>Tobacco Institute of India: <a href='https://www.tiionline.org/facts-sheets/farmer-earnings/'>Factsheet</a>  </li><li> <a href='https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/pulse/tobacco-is-injurious-to-its-farmers-too/article8656477.ece'>Impact</a> of Tobacco Cultivation on Farmers </li><li>Centre drafts law to <a href='https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy-politics/story/govt-proposes-to-increase-legal-age-of-smoking-to-21-years-ban-loose-cigarettes-283721-2021-01-06'>increase</a> the legal age of smoking to 21 years</li></ol> Nanditha Kalidoss Parvati Mohan Jyothi JeeruResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer -

Un-Viral is a podcast from Factly where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral.

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