Trends and burden of tobacco use in Nepal: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease study 1990–2021
Authors:
- Kiran PaudelKPKiran Paudel
- Kamal GautamKGKamal Gautam
- Sandhya NiroulaSNSandhya Niroula
- Sandesh BhusalSBSandesh Bhusal
- Jeffrey A. WickershamJWJeffrey A. Wickersham
- Safaet Hossain SujanSSSafaet Hossain Sujan
- Bhakta KcBKBhakta Kc
- Tara B. AdhikariTATara B. Adhikari
- Roman ShresthaRSRoman Shrestha
Open Access
- 19 March 2026
- journal article
- Published by European Publishing in Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
- Vol. 12 (March) , 1-10
Abstract
Introduction: Tobacco consumption is a significant public health problem in Nepal, accounting for 39200 deaths each year, accounting for 23.7% of all deaths. While Nepal has taken several policy measures to strengthen tobacco control, the persistent burden of tobacco and the associated health...Keywords
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