In view of the vast variability of the compliance of Sections 4-7 of COTPA in India, a need for
a collective evaluation appeared appropriate and timely. The aim of this review was to …

Background Neighbourhood tobacco retail access may influence adolescent tobacco use. In
India, we examined the association between neighbourhood tobacco retail access and …

Abstract Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) guidelines are required to be followed
by the schools. This cross-sectional study conducted in the year 2019 assessed the …

Methods: This pre-post study aimed to assess the change in the level of compliance with
different sections of COTPA in selected States. A total of 3849 and 2176 samples were …

Background: National tobacco-free school guidelines were introduced in India in 2009. We
assessed compliance with these guidelines across both government, government-aided …

Background: National legislation (COTPA) in India has focused on school children with
dedicated section (6a and 6b) for tobacco control at Educational Institutions. Innovative …

BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of mortality
worldwide. Environmental factors play an important role in development of risk factors …

Abstract Introduction Revised guidelines for Tobacco-Free Educational Institutes (ToEFI)
were laid down in 2019 and they provide for tobacco free environment leading to a healthy …

Background: The government of India has developed Guidelines for “Tobacco Free
Educational Institutions”(TOFEI), which must be followed by schools across the country …

Younger age has a greater likelihood of neurological vulnerability to nicotine initiation and
addiction. Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), guidelines are essential to …