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Authors
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1 Division of Biostatistics, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 78-83
Abstract
Objective: To know the prevalence and patterns of tobacco use Materials and
Method: Cross-sectional Hospital based study was carried out among 300 In -Patients of MNR Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy during July to December 2012.
Result: Overall tobacco usage was 49%. Higher rates (31%) were found in age group 60 yrs and above and in males (79%). The risk of usage was higher among illiterates (71%) than among educated (5%). According to occupation, unskilled workers constituted (70%). Pattern of tobacco usage was as follows: Smoke form (77%), Smokeless form (23%). Cigarettes (28%), Bidis (57%), Cigarettes and Bidis (15%), Gutka (16%), Tobacco Chewing (71%) and Panmasala (13%)
Conclusion: Hence effective intervention and attention of policymakers and researchers should be directed towards rural illiterate population.
Keywords
Burns, Substance Used, Death
