| Autor: |
Priyanka Bantwal, Muralidhar M Kulkarni, Veena G Kamath, Ashwath K Naik, Andrew W Fogarty, Murali Dhar, Anand S Ahankari |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 4, Iss 3, p e0002999 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2767-3375 |
| DOI: |
10.1371/journal.pgph.0002999&type=printable |
| Popis: |
BackgroundTobacco use is associated with early, intermediate and long-term complications throughout the life course. With an influx of newer products containing nicotine, poly-tobacco use is slowly emerging as a public health concern, that is defined as existing tobacco users currently using two or more tobacco or nicotine products. While many studies have investigated single use tobacco, there is a paucity of research on regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India.ObjectivesTo assess prevalence of poly-tobacco use and determine the socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India.MethodsData from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2 (GATS, 2016-17) was analysed, which included information on tobacco use among people aged >15 years. The pattern of current tobacco status was described using descriptive statistics. Multiple logistic regression models were estimated to determine factors associated with poly-tobacco use.ResultsThe prevalence of poly-tobacco use in India was found to be 9.8%. Among the current tobacco users, the prevalence was 33%. Significant socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use included younger age, male gender, religion and backward caste. North-eastern region reported highest prevalence of poly-tobacco use in the country, followed by the central region.ConclusionThe 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. |
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