Global Patterns and Prevalence of Dual and Poly-Tobacco Use: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Improving understanding of the epidemiology of dual and poly-tobacco product use is essential for tobacco control policy and practice. The present study aimed to systematically review existing epidemiologic evidence on current dual and poly-tobacco use among adults globally.

Methods

We systematically searched online databases for studies published up to June 30, 2020. We included quantitative studies with measures of nationally representative prevalence of current dual or poly-tobacco use among adults. Prevalence estimates for each country were extracted manually and stratified by WHO regions and World Bank income classifications.

Results

Twenty studies with nationally representative prevalence data on current dual or poly-tobacco use in the adult populat

SUBMITTER: Chen DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8825763 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature