Smoking and smokeless tobacco use in nine South and Southeast Asian countries: prevalence estimates and social determinants from Demographic and Health Surveys
Conclusion:
Policymakers should consider type of tobacco consumption and their differentials among various population subgroups to implement country-specific tobacco control policies and target the vulnerable groups. Smokeless tobacco use should also be prioritized in tobacco control efforts.
Source: Population Health Metrics - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Chandrashekhar SreeramareddyPranil PradhanImtiyaz MirShwe Sin Source Type: research
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