ArticlePLOS global public health2024
Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis.
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- Early Initiation of Tobacco Use and its Socio-Demographic Correlates in India: Evidence From the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-2).Tobacco use insights · 2026Article
- Caste and tobacco use: Decomposing inequalities using Global Adult Tobacco Survey, India.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundTobacco 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.
objectivesTo assess prevalence of poly-tobacco use and determine the socio-demographic factors associated with poly-tobacco use in India.
methodsData 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.
resultsThe 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.
conclusionThe 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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