Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among men in India: findings from a nationally representative data

ConclusionsInnovative and cost-effective strategies targeting high-risk groups are crucial to curbing the tobacco epidemic in India. Anti-smoking campaigns should also focus on mitigating alcohol abuse. Reducing tobacco marketing and implementing formal education about the dangers of tobacco use, progressive taxing, packaging, and labeling of tobacco products and price strategies should be harmonized in legal provisions.
Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research