Background National smoking cessation strategies in Nigeria are hindered by lack of up-to-
date epidemiologic data. We aimed to estimate prevalence of tobacco smoking in Nigeria to …

Background Tobacco use is the most important preventable cause of premature death and
major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Due to strict tobacco legislation in the …

Methods: Participants (n= 20), aged 15–24 years who had used e-cigarettes or hookah at
least once in the past 12 months, participated in three focus group (FG) discussions in …

Background: Substance abuse is one of the public health hazards in Sultanate of Oman. The
prevalence of substance abuse among young population is alarming. The problem is not …

Background: Smoking cigarettes is among the strongly addictive habits and is a prevalent
cause of a wide range of diseases. The aim of this study was to systematically review the …

Abstract Introduction and Aims Nigeria is composed of six geopolitical zones plus one
Federal Capital Territory. Differences between zones can differentially influence the …

The increase in tobacco and alcohol prevalence among Nigerian teenagers necessitates
the need to understand the factors influencing use. The aim of this systematic literature …

Background: The use and abuse of psychoactive substances among adolescents pose
serious health problems in society. It is crucial to ascertain the factors predisposing …

Substance abuse is common among teens and young adults. It has become a public health
problem in Nigeria and other parts of the world. This study aimed to determine the correlates …

Tobacco use in India is characterized by a high prevalence of smoking and smokeless
tobacco use, with dual use also contributing a noticeable proportion. This abuse which is the …