Global Patterns and Prevalence of Dual and Poly-Tobacco Use: A Systematic Review.
Daniel Tzu-Hsuan ChenCharis GirvalakiEnkeleint A MechiliChristopher MillettFilippos T FilippidisPublished in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2021)
This study demonstrates that dual/poly-tobacco use is common in many countries of the world, and highlights the need for in-depth exploration of this field in future studies, especially in high prevalence regions such as South-East Asian and European countries. In light of this, the global tobacco control community and health authorities should also agree upon a consistent operational definition of dual and poly-tobacco use to propel research and improve surveillance of dual/poly-use in health surveys for better communication and understanding of these phenomena.