Smokeless tobacco use and its associated factors among secondary school students of Rangeli Municipality of Morang district, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats and the world's leading cause of preventable death which is responsible for killing 8 million people every year. Adolescents are the vulnerable age group and are at greater risk of any tobacco use including smokeless tobacco (SLT) and nicotine addiction. Tobacco use at a young age increases the risk of various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as respiratory illness, asthma, chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD), reduced pulmonary function, and cancers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of smokeless tobacco and its associated factors among secondary school students of grades 11 and 12 in Rangeli Municipality, Nepal.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 355 s

SUBMITTER: Rajbanshi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554087 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature