According to global smokeless tobacco report, use of smokeless tobacco is highest in India, with 25.9% overall prevalence. The data reveals that the prevalence is higher in men (32.9%) than in women (18.4%). Although the absolute levels were different, the patterns in India were similar to those observed in Bangladesh. Here are some key findings of the report:
In India, prevalence was also lowest in the 15 24 age group (16.2%) and highest in those aged 65 years or above (33.7%).
As in Bangladesh, rural adults in India had a higher prevalence (29.3%) than those living in urban areas (17.7%).
Prevalence was 33.1% among retired and unemployed adults, 32.5% among employed adults, and just 6.3% in students.
By region, prevalence was highest (38%) in the East and lowest (7%) in the North.
By state in India, prevalence ranged from 49% in Bihar to only 5% in Goa.
In India, only 7.5% of adults chew betel quid with tobacco (18.1% of men, 5.0% of women). Other products used in India include khaini (11.8%), gutka (8.4%), and gul (4.9%). Men and adults from rural areas use these products at a higher rate than women and urban residents.
Bangladeshi men initiate use 2 years earlier than women, while in India both men and women start at about age 20.
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