White paper on smokeless tobacco & women's health in India.
Indian J Med Res
; 151(6): 513-521, 2020 06.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32719223
ABSTRACT
Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is widespread across many nations and populations, and India shares more than three-quarters of the global burden of SLT consumption. Tobacco use in India has been largely viewed as a male-dominant behaviour. However, evidence from medical, social and behavioural sciences show significant SLT use among women and young girls. This paper highlights key dimensions of SLT use among women in India including prevalence and determinants, the health effects arising from SLT use and cessation behaviours. The paper concludes by providing recommendations with the aim of setting research priorities and policy agenda to achieve a tobacco-free society. The focus on women and girls is essential to achieve the national targets for tobacco control under the National Health Policy, 2017, and Sustainable Development Goals 3 of ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tabaquismo
/
Tabaco sin Humo
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
País como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article