Tobacco use among young adolescents in Myanmar: Findings from global youth tobacco survey

Tobacco use among young adolescents in Myanmar: Findings from global youth tobacco survey

Background: Tobacco consumption among youths poses significant public health problem in developing countries. This study utilized the available data of Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among Myanmar adolescents. Objectives: We have conducted the fourth round...

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Main Authors: Nyein Aye Tun, Thuzar Chittin, Naveen Agarwal, Mya Lay New, Yamin Thaung, Pyi Pyi Phyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
Adolescents
cigarette smoking
Global Youth Tobacco Survey
Myanmar
secondhand smoke
smoking pattern
tobacco prevalence
Online Access:http://www.ijph.in/article.asp?issn=0019-557X;year=2017;volume=61;issue=5;spage=54;epage=59;aulast=Tun

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