{"id":5024,"date":"2025-08-05T00:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5024"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:53:08","slug":"kidwai-hod-dr-nadimul-hoda-flags-youth-tobacco-addiction-as-major-health-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5024","title":{"rendered":"Kidwai HOD Dr. Nadimul Hoda Flags Youth Tobacco Addiction as Major Health Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"261\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Early Diagnosis Can Save Lives: Experts Raise Alarm on Rising Oral Cancer Among Youth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"453\"><strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"287\">Bengaluru | August 3: <\/strong>A significant increase in oral cancer cases among young people has alarmed medical experts, who say that early detection and treatment could save countless lives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"877\">Speaking at a high-level medical conference held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Bengaluru, Dr. Nadimul Hoda, Head of Oral Oncology at Kidwai Cancer Hospital, emphasized the urgent need for awareness and timely intervention. The event, co-hosted by the International Association, Sai Care Cancer Hospital, and State Hospital, brought together over 100 medical professionals to discuss the latest advancements in cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1097\">\u201cIf cancer is treated in its early stages, lives can be saved,\u201d said Dr. Hoda. \u201cUnfortunately, many patients arrive at hospitals only when the disease has progressed significantly, making treatment far more difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1392\">Dr. Hoda drew particular attention to the alarming rise in oral cancer cases among young adults, attributing the trend to the widespread use of tobacco, gutka, and other harmful substances. He urged youth to adopt healthier lifestyles and avoid addictive substances to safeguard their futures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1670\">The event featured a focused discussion on technological advancements in oncology and strategies for early detection. Dr. Hoda also highlighted the successful treatments being provided at Sai Care Hospital and called for widespread cancer screenings to aid in early diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"2030\">Other prominent speakers included Dr. Manish, National Commissioner of the Dental Council of India; Dr. Mahesh Kumar, State Secretary of the Indian Dental Association (IDA); and Dr. Diwakar Kalaburagi from the Food and Safety Department. All underscored the need for public awareness, prevention strategies, and lifestyle changes to combat the cancer burden.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2177\">The conference concluded with a strong appeal to the public to steer clear of tobacco and seek medical guidance at the earliest signs of trouble.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"499\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Key <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"498\">Quotes<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<li data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"634\">\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"634\"><em data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"569\">\u201cIf cancer is treated in its early stages, lives can be saved.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dr. Nadimul Hoda, HOD, Oral Oncology, Kidwai Cancer Hospital<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"762\">\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"762\"><em data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"741\">\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a disturbing rise in oral cancer among youth due to tobacco and gutka. This must stop.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dr. Nadimul Hoda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"883\">\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"883\"><em data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"862\">\u201cDelays in diagnosis often cost patients their lives. Early screening is absolutely critical.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dr. Nadimul Hoda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1011\">\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1011\"><em data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"963\">\u201cThe public must stay away from harmful substances and prioritize health.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Indian Dental Association<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1138\"><em data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1092\">\u201cWe need large-scale awareness drives to combat the growing cancer crisis.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dr. Diwakar Kalaburagi, Food Safety Dept.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_5024\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"5024\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early Diagnosis Can Save Lives: Experts Raise Alarm on Rising Oral Cancer Among Youth Bengaluru | August 3: A significant increase in oral cancer cases among young people has alarmed medical experts, who say that early detection and treatment could save countless lives. 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