Prevalence and correlates of tobacco smoking in Sri Lanka.

Prevalence and correlates of tobacco smoking in Sri Lanka.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and underlying sociodemographic correlates of smoking among Sri Lankans. METHODS: A cross-sectional sample (N = 5000, age >18 years) was selected using a multistage random cluster sampling. Data were collected using an interviewer-admi...

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Main Authors:	Katulanda, P, Wickramasinghe, K, Mahesh, J, Rathnapala, A, Constantine, G, Sheriff, R, Matthews, DR, Fernando, S
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2011

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