Smokeless tobacco and public health in Bangladesh
Despite the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use among adults in Bangladesh,
SLT was not included in the Tobacco Control Law till 2013. Information on SLT use among …
SLT was not included in the Tobacco Control Law till 2013. Information on SLT use among …
An overview on betel quid and areca nut practice and control in selected Asian and South East Asian countries
Background: Areca nut (AN) and betel quid (BQ) chewing are ancient practices followed by
an extensive proportion of the world's population. These practices are endemic in larger …
an extensive proportion of the world's population. These practices are endemic in larger …
The crowding-out effect of tobacco expenditure on household spending patterns in Bangladesh
Background Tobacco consumption constitutes a sizable portion of household consumption
expenditure, which can lead to reduced expenditures on other basic commodities. This is …
expenditure, which can lead to reduced expenditures on other basic commodities. This is …
Prevalence and determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Bangladesh
Rationale: There is a paucity of population-based data on COPD prevalence and its
determinants in Bangladesh. Objective: To measure COPD prevalence and socioeconomic …
determinants in Bangladesh. Objective: To measure COPD prevalence and socioeconomic …
The price sensitivity of cigarette consumption in Bangladesh: evidence from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Bangladesh Wave 1 (2009) and Wave 2 (2010) …
N Nargis, UH Ruthbah, AKMG Hussain… - Tobacco …, 2014 - tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Background In Bangladesh, the average excise tax on cigarettes accounted for just 38% of
the average retail price of cigarettes in 2009, and 45% in 2010. Both these rates are well …
the average retail price of cigarettes in 2009, and 45% in 2010. Both these rates are well …
Perceived effectiveness of text and pictorial health warnings for smokeless tobacco packages in Navi Mumbai, India, and Dhaka, Bangladesh: findings from an …
Objective To examine the perceived effectiveness of text and pictorial smokeless tobacco
health warnings in India and Bangladesh, including different types of message content …
health warnings in India and Bangladesh, including different types of message content …
Why do Bangladeshi people use smokeless tobacco products?
MA Rahman, MA Mahmood… - Asia Pacific Journal …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Despite scientific evidence about the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco (SLT), it is widely
used in Bangladesh. This study explored perceptions about health effects of SLT use …
used in Bangladesh. This study explored perceptions about health effects of SLT use …
Prevalence and predictors of tobacco smoking among university students in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
Background Among university students, large numbers are involved with smoking and suffer
from many chronic diseases. This study examined tobacco smoking prevalence and …
from many chronic diseases. This study examined tobacco smoking prevalence and …
Predictors of tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among adults in Bangladesh
KM Palipudi, DN Sinha, S Choudhury… - Indian journal of …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: We used data from the 2009 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) in
Bangladesh consisting of 9,629 adults aged≥ 15 years. Differences in and predictors of …
Bangladesh consisting of 9,629 adults aged≥ 15 years. Differences in and predictors of …
Patterns of use and perceptions of harm of smokeless tobacco in Navi Mumbai, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh
Background: Globally, smokeless tobacco use is disproportionately concentrated in low-
income and middle-income countries like India and Bangladesh. Objectives: The current …
income and middle-income countries like India and Bangladesh. Objectives: The current …