Background Secondhand smoke (SHS) poses a high health risk to those living in multiunit
housing (MUH) since it can easily spread from unit to unit and throughout the building's …

Introduction Non-communicable diseases such as ischemic heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
and chronic respiratory diseases are the leading causes of death worldwide, and are …

Tobacco users are exposed to a higher risk of noncommunicable diseases, leading to
premature mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The future prediction …

METHODS The study included 214244 participants of the UK Biobank who were initially free
of CKD. Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the associations between …

Aims This study aimed to determine the impact of correlates on tobacco control/smoke-free
status of homes and workplace among Indian people. To assess the magnitude of the …

Background Tobacco use and the associated health burden is a cause of concern in India
and globally. Despite several tobacco control policies in place, their sub-optimal and …

Introduction Studies have linked secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure to adverse health
effects. The high prevalence of heart disease necessitates the need for studies in this field …

Introduction Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is an established causal risk factor for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic lung disease. Numerous studies have evaluated …

Objectives: To study the MPOWER measures over time (GATS-1 vs GATS-2) and their
effects on tobacco control indicators in India. Study Design and Methods: The study used a …

Despite efforts to create dedicated smoking areas and no‐smoking signs, many smokers
continue to light their cigarettes in front of public building entrances—leading to concerns …