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According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), tobacco smoking causes cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, larynx, lung, cervix, kidney, bladder, ureter, and bone marrow [2]

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In sum, advancing the field will require a coordinated effort that integrates immunology, epidemiology, neuroimaging, and clinical trial methodology

Regulatory attention, however, remains heavily skewed toward licensed tobacco companies, those already under surveillance and contributing nearly Rs270 billion annually to government revenue

However, more evidence is required to determine if this is an effective means to quit