Survey Reveals Alarmingly High Tobacco Use Among Nepali Men
Summary
A survey reveals that 41.8% of Nepali men aged 15 to 49 use tobacco, compared to only 5.1% of women, with many starting smoking before age 15.
Key Points
- 41.8% of Nepali men aged 15-49 consume tobacco products.
- Only 5.1% of women in the same age group use tobacco.
- Addiction to cigarettes and bidi begins at a young age.
- 7.6% of men and 2.1% of women smoked their first cigarette or bidi before age 15.
