Health experts have raised alarm over the rising cases of oral and dental cancers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which they attribute to the widespread use of niswar.
In the last three months, over 35 patients have been diagnosed with these severe conditions at the province’s largest dental hospital. Dr. Bashir Rehman, a prominent dental surgeon treating these patients, highlighted the troubling prevalence of snuff use in the region. “About 15 to 25 percent of the population here uses snuff,” Dr. Rehman noted. He explained that niswar often contains harmful chemicals, such as lime, which are known to increase cancer risk.
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The increase in cancer cases has been linked to both local and branded snuff products, which have gained popularity. Dr. Rehman stressed the urgent need for public awareness about the health risks of niswar, as the chemicals involved are directly associated with cancer development.
With oral cancer cases on the rise, health professionals are calling for immediate action from authorities to tackle this escalating public health issue.
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