Purpose While smoking is declining among young people, smokeless tobacco use is
increasing. Identifying who is using smokeless tobacco and why is essential in preventing …

Objectives To investigate the characteristics of risk factors for oral cancer and the disease
burden they caused. Materials and methods Data from GBD2019, where the EAPC was …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use and its association
with oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and head and neck cancer (HNC) in the …

Chewing tobacco use poses serious health risks; yet it has not received as much attention
as other tobacco-related products. This study synthesizes existing evidence regarding the …

Background: The use of smokeless tobacco is a public health problem worldwide. The use
of these substances can cause various diseases and increase mortality. Objectives: The aim …

Introduction Smokeless tobacco use remains a significant public health concern,
necessitating the acquisition of comprehensive and extensive data to effectively address …

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress, functional impairment, reduced quality of life, and
subjective well-being were the most common negative psychological effects during the …

Smokeless tobacco (SLT) products like gutka and paan masala are a growing public health
crisis in India. Despite enacting a ban—the highest form of regulation—little is known about …

Increasing tobacco control and public health awareness have increased smokers' attempts
to quit smoking. However, some smokers also seek alternative products claimed to pose …

Objective: This study aims to assess the family and social influence on the initiation of
tobacco chewing among tobacco addicts visiting Dr. KM Pfau civil hospital, Karachi …