ArticleGlobal health action2025
Current scenario, challenges and way forward for augmenting tobacco control policies and programs in India: a community-based qualitative study.
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- Global, regional, and national burden of tobacco-attributable stroke (1990-2021) with projections to 2030: Systematic analysis of the 2021 Global Burden of Disease study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
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backgroundTobacco use has resulted in a staggering number of illnesses and premature deaths worldwide. India has the world's second-highest level of tobacco consumption. The study aimed to explore the reasons of initiation among adolescents and understand community stakeholders' perceptions about the current tobacco control policies and challenges faced in implementing it for youth along with future recommendations.
methodsFocus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with adolescents in grades 7th-9th, teachers, parents, and police officers, along with in-depth interviews (IDI) with tobacco vendors. These were digitally audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.
resultsTwenty-two focus groups were conducted with adolescents, 10 with parents, 10 with teachers (
conclusionThe study provides a thorough understanding of factors that lead to tobacco initiation and stakeholder's opinion on youth-related tobacco legislation that provides direction for strengthening existing tobacco control efforts. There is a need for novel ways to educate the child's microenvironment, specifically in school and family environment. The findings also emphasize the importance of multi-sector involvement and better enforcement of tobacco control laws.
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