Study Links Chewing Tobacco to 251,000 Deaths, South Asia Bears Majority Burden
A 2023 study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, published in The Lancet Global Health, links chewing tobacco to 251,000 global deaths, primarily from stroke and various cancers. South Asia, with 14.6% of people aged 15 and older using chewing tobacco, accounts for about 84% of these deaths, with India among the top affected countries. Despite tobacco control efforts, global chewing tobacco use has not significantly declined since 1990, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies in high-burden regions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 1 Oct, 05:18 am. Other outlets followed.
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