Prevalence, distribution and correlates of tobacco smoking and chewing in Nepal: a secondary data analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2006

Sreeramareddy, Chandrashekhar T; Ramakrishnareddy, N; Kumar, HN Harsha; Sathian, Brijesh; Arokiasamy, John T.

doi:10.1186/1747-597x-6-33

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“…In our study, the prevalence of current tobacco consumption was 37.5% which was higher than the study done among Nepali medical students 22% and in Patna 12.5%. Our study result was similar to the nationwide survey done in 2006 by Sreeramareddy et al, 8 which showed the prevalence of tobacco consumption was 30.3%. Smoking and tobacco consumption were significantly high in male population (64.3 vs 6.7) in overall as well as among all age groups in our study.…”

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Prevalence of Cardiovascular risk factors among the residents of urban community of Kathmandu municipality

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Background and Aims: The prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases is globally increasing leading to the increase in mortality and morbidity due to cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among the residents of urban community of Kathmandu municipality.Methods: By using simple random sampling method, we selected 130 participants aged 18 years or above, from the voters list of ward no.22 of Kathmandu. Male participants aged less than 45 and female participants aged less than 55 were grouped as young age group which included total of 80 (61.5%) participants and rest were grouped as old age group. All the participants gave the informed consent. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software version 20.Results: The mean age of the participants was 46.6 years with 53.8% male. Insufficient physical activity (68.5%), high waist circumference (67.7%) were the two most prevalent risk factors followed by obesity (59.2%), hypertension (37.7%), tobacco consumption (37.5%), dyslipidemia (22.3%) and diabetes (16.9%) in overall population. Tobacco consumption were more prevalent in male participants of both younger and older age groups whereas high waist circumference was prevalent in female participants of both age group.Conclusion: Our study showed high prevalence of insufficient physical activity, high waist circumference, obesity, hypertension and tobacco use among urban population of Kathmandu, suggesting possibility of higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in future, pointing towards the need of aggressive preventive strategy to prevent epidemic of cardiovascular disease.Nepalese Heart Journal 2017; 14(1): 3-7

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Prevalence of Cardiovascular risk factors among the residents of urban community of Kathmandu municipality

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“…9 The rural nature of this community may be the reason for the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use and showed why more than half of the respondents have been using smokeless tobacco for 6-10 years and greater than thrice daily frequency was reported by more than three-quarters (77.3%) of the respondents. Reports have shown higher smokeless tobacco use in rural areas [17][18][19] and mountainous areas. 19 Tobacco use contributes to higher malnutrition and illiteracy rates, since money that could have been used for food and education is spent on tobacco.…”

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“…Reports have shown higher smokeless tobacco use in rural areas [17][18][19] and mountainous areas. 19 Tobacco use contributes to higher malnutrition and illiteracy rates, since money that could have been used for food and education is spent on tobacco. 5 In this study, the smokeless tobacco use was more among those aged 50-59 years.…”

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Smokeless tobacco use, tooth loss and oral health issues among adults in Cameroon

Agbor¹,

Azodo²,

Tefouet³

2013

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Tobacco use in smokeless and smoked forms is preventable cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Objective: To determine the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use and the association with tooth loss and oral health problems among adults in Cameroon. Methods: Adults dwelling in the Fokoue area of West Region of Cameroon were studied. Results: Out of the 226 participants studied, 119 of them reported smokeless tobacco use giving a prevalence of 52.7% with majority-74 (62.2%) chewing it. Three-quarters (77.3%) of the respondents use it more than than thrice-daily and more than half of them respondents have been using it for 6-10 years. The smokeless tobacco users were more of those aged 50-59 years, females, farmers, those with less than post-primary education, non alcohol consumers and those that have not received previous dental care than smokeless tobacco users. However, it was only age (p=0.006) and educational attainment (p=0.009) that were significantly associated with smokeless tobacco use. Smokeless tobacco user were more likely to have poor oral hygiene, dental caries, gingival recession, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, abnormal growth, tooth wear lesion, experienced tooth loss and edentulousnss than non smokeless tobacco users. However, the significantly associated lesions with smokeless tobacco use were tooth loss (p=0.008), edentulousness (p=0.016), gingival recession (p=0.006) and leukoplakia (p=0.001). Conclusion:The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use was high among adults in Cameroon and it was associated with more likelihood of oral health problems. There is therefore a need for health education on the health consequences of the smokeless tobacco use with demonstrations by the dentist.

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“…Nepal also has a very high prevalence rate of chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) varying from 20-40% in persons above the age of twenty years which was found to be significantly associated with tobacco smoking. 20,21 Near about forty percent (38.9%) health worker had faced social problems in their working area.…”

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Smoking and Depression among Healthcare Workers

Ghimire¹,

Sharma

Ghimire³

2014

J Lumbini Med Coll

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Original Research Article -------------------------------------------ABSTRACT:Introduction: Healthcare workers are a special public icon for the community because people would like to adopt and implement their knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour for improving quality of health. People respect them for their knowledge and health behavior. It is believed that the level of health status of health workers as well as community should go ahead parallel but many researchers have noted that high risk behaviours (smoking, tobacco use, alcoholism, irregular diet intake, lack of exercise etc.) are prevalent among health workers. The result of this will be physical, psychological, familial and social disturbance, which might have an impact on health care delivery system of the country. The study was concerned to assess health status (body mass index, smoking and depression) of healthcare workers and its impact on social adjustment in Banke district of Nepal. Methods: A cross sectional study design was applied to conduct the research. One hundred and eight respondents were selected through random sampling from the purposive group. Data wa collected through interview by using interview schedule. SPSS-16 windows process was used to analyze data. Results: Most of the respondent (81.40%) were under the age group less than 30 years (M = 27.35, SD = 9.24 years). More than 57.40% of respondents were female. Most of them (68.50%) were unmarried. Maximum (82.20%) responders had normal Body Mass Index (18.5-24.99). Near about forty percent (38.9%) healthcare worker had faced social problems in their working area. Conclusion: Age (above 20 years) and male healthcare workers were more likely to smoke cigarettes. Depressed health workers were more likely to smoke cigarette. Depression could be observed as a determinant for social adjustment.

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Prevalence, distribution and correlates of tobacco smoking and chewing in Nepal: a secondary data analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2006

Cited by 63 publications

References 19 publications

Prevalence of Cardiovascular risk factors among the residents of urban community of Kathmandu municipality

Prevalence of Cardiovascular risk factors among the residents of urban community of Kathmandu municipality

Smokeless tobacco use, tooth loss and oral health issues among adults in Cameroon

Smoking and Depression among Healthcare Workers

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