Noting that use of tobacco imposes serious consequences on economy and society, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said its control needs a combination of political and public health action and multi-sectoral policies will drive down its demand and supply.
In a televised address at ‘The International Conference on Public Health Priorities in the 21st Century: The Endgame for Tobacco’, Dr. Singh said the tobacco use had claimed about 100 million lives in 20th century. It is likely to claim a billion lives this century “unless it is stopped with a firm resolve”.
Stating that the country is committed to a vision of tobacco-free society, he said Parliament had enacted comprehensive legislations for tobacco control and touted the ban on sale and manufacture of gutka products in 33 states and UTs.
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