Prevalence, distribution and correlates of tobacco smoking and chewing in Nepal: a secondary data analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2006

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Authors

Chandrashekhar T Sreeramareddy · Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

N Ramakrishnareddy · Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

HN Harsha Kumar · Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Brijesh Sathian · Manipal College of Medical Sciences

John T Arokiasamy · International Medical University

Abstract

Prevalence of tobacco use is considerably high among Nepalese people. Demographic and socioeconomic determinants and spatial distribution should be considered while planning tobacco control interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 33-33

DOI: 10.1186/1747-597x-6-33

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