Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis.
<h4>Background</h4>Tobacco 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 cu...
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| author | Priyanka Bantwal Muralidhar M Kulkarni Veena G Kamath Ashwath K Naik Andrew W Fogarty Murali Dhar Anand S Ahankari |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>Tobacco 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.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess prevalence of poly-tobacco use and determine the socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India.<h4>Methods</h4>Data 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.<h4>Results</h4>The 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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-269c54c945d74777af21b6183afe997a2024-03-26T06:06:15ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLOS Global Public Health2767-33752024-01-0143e000299910.1371/journal.pgph.0002999Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis.Priyanka BantwalMuralidhar M KulkarniVeena G KamathAshwath K NaikAndrew W FogartyMurali DharAnand S Ahankari<h4>Background</h4>Tobacco 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.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess prevalence of poly-tobacco use and determine the socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India.<h4>Methods</h4>Data 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.<h4>Results</h4>The 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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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.https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0002999&type=printable |
| spellingShingle | Priyanka Bantwal Muralidhar M Kulkarni Veena G Kamath Ashwath K Naik Andrew W Fogarty Murali Dhar Anand S Ahankari Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. PLOS Global Public Health |
| title | Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. |
| title_full | Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. |
| title_short | Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. |
| title_sort | prevalence regional patterns and socio demographic factors associated with poly tobacco use in india a secondary data analysis |
| url | https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0002999&type=printable |
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