The vast majority of patients with chronic respiratory disease live in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs). Paradoxically, relevant interventions often fail to be effective particularly …

Introduction Areca nut, commonly known as supari, is widely used in India. In addition to
tobacco and alcohol, it has been identified as one of the contributory factors for high rates of …

National estimates on tobacco and alcohol consumption are insufficient to guide policy at
the sub-national level. This study assessed the sex-stratified prevalence of different types of …

METHODS A quasi-experimental trial with pre-test and post-test 20 weeks after the
intervention was conducted with students from low-income families in 12 schools in Mumbai; …

Tobacco control for public health improvement has been mandated as a part of the
Indonesian National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020–2024, as Indonesia …

Context Areca nut, used alone or in combination with tobacco, contributes to the high oral
cancer burden in India. Used widely by adolescents, who perceive it as a harmless …

This study examines the implications of legal education in strengthening a tobacco-free
lifestyle among the Muslim community. The research design is qualitative. The study took …

Background: Substance use is an ever-increasing public health problem in the Indian
society. Besides being a personal health risk, it is also a social and economic issue. The …

Objective: Tobacco-free school (TFS) policy is critical for preventing tobacco use among
adolescents. In this study, we explored the facilitators and barriers in implementing the TFS …

Background: Tobacco use, disproportionately higher in rural areas, is a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in India. Interventions to reduce tobacco use in rural areas are …