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Karnataka: 40% Cancers Tied to Tobacco Use
30 May
Summary
- Nearly 40% of Karnataka's cancer cases are linked to tobacco.
- Tobacco use contributes to 44.3% of estimated cancer deaths.
- Tobacco remains a leading preventable cause of death and disease.
In Karnataka, an estimated 40.4% of new cancer cases anticipated in 2025 are linked to tobacco use. This trend accounts for a significant portion of cancer mortality, with tobacco contributing to 44.3% of projected deaths. The burden is notably higher among men, where over half of new cancer cases are tobacco-related.
Tobacco remains a primary preventable cause of death and disease, associated not only with various cancers but also heart disease and respiratory illnesses. Despite progress in reducing consumption, with 8.8% of adults using tobacco, its use is considerably higher among men. In Bengaluru, tobacco is expected to account for 6,368 of the 15,693 new cancer cases this year.
This year's World No Tobacco Day theme focuses on countering nicotine and tobacco addiction by unmasking marketing tactics. Health officials emphasize the need for stronger awareness campaigns and sustained tobacco control measures to reduce the burden of these preventable diseases.
