Tobacco: the bane of the society

In 21st century tobacco has become a greatest public health threat in the world due to alarming spike in its demand and consumption .This increase paves way to pressure and burden on economy of the country and further renders burden on health system due to adverse health impacts conferred by frequent consumption of tobacco. Around 80% of the world's 1.1 billion smokers are from low- and middle-income countries, where the number of tobacco-related illness and death is highest. In current eramore number of teenagers and adolescents are indulging in this deadly habit of tobacco consumption. Tobacco use specifically smokeless tobacco use among teenagers and adolescents is considered as a symbol of belonging to higher strata of society and way to escape from stress. The aim of this article is to highlight the changing trends in tobacco use which has led to increased prevalence of tobacco use among adults and tobacco becoming the bane of society. It also encompasses various initiative and legislative steps taken by government to combat with increased tobacco use.