Effective counseling: A major challenge of tuberculosis control programme in tackling the dual disease burden of tobacco consumption among tuberculosis in India

Effective counseling: A major challenge of tuberculosis control programme in tackling the dual disease burden of tobacco consumption among tuberculosis in India

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco are the major public health problems with high morbidity and mortality. Tobacco consumption is the most common modifiable risk factor associated with TB infection, relapse, and recurrence. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of tobacco consumption...

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Main Authors: Nehal, Shyamala Krishnaswamy Kothandapani, Bidhata Khatri, Supriya Tiwari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
cessation
counseling
revised national tuberculosis control program
smokeless
smoking
tobacco
tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=77;epage=81;aulast=Kothandapani

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