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1.61 lakh die annually from tobacco-related diseases in Bangladesh: Experts

As many as 1,61,000 people die every year from tobacco-related diseases in Bangladesh, experts have said. They also called for an urgent amendment to the existing tobacco control laws to prevent premature deaths caused by tobacco and protect public health. "Around 3.70 crore adults in Bangladesh use tobacco, and 3.84 crore adults are exposed to secondhand smoke in public ....

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Are we preparing for alarming cancer surge?

Recent World Health Organisation (WHO) data indicates an 8% rise in cancer-related deaths and an 11% increase in cases in Bangladesh in 2022 compared to 2018. By 2050, WHO projects a more than doubling of cancer cases in the country from the 2022 figures. As cancer cases surge, concerns mount about the nation's ability to address diagnosis, treatment, and support. Health ....

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