Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis.

Priyanka Bantwal Muralidhar M Kulkarni Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran Ashwath K Naik Andrew W Fogarty Murali DharAnand S Ahankari

Published in: PLOS global public health (2024)

The number of poly-tobacco users in India is considerably high and a matter of concern, more so in north east and central regions of the country. There is a need to create awareness about dangerous effects of all types of tobacco products and strengthen implementation of tobacco control policies with special focus on regions with high burden.

Keyphrases

data analysis
risk factors
public health
primary care
healthcare