Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: March | Volume: 6 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 110-115
Study on Sociodemographic Factors and Expenditure Pattern on Tobacco Use among Rural Population
Devika Pandurang Jeeragyall, Sasidhar M2, Archana A M3, M C Somasekhar4
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Science and Research, Murukambattu - 517127, Chittoor Dist. A.P.
2Deputy Civil Surgeon, CHC Tanakal. Ananthapur Dist. A.P.
3M.Sc. Biotechnology, Junior Scientist, Bangalore.
4Data Manager, IRIS-ICMR, Apollo Institute of Medical Science and Research, Chittoor
Corresponding Author: Devika Pandurang Jeeragyal
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Tobacco consumption is a major public health issue and is the major risk factor for six leading causes of death, namely ischemic heart disease, cerebro-vascular diseases, tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancers (trachea, bronchus and lungs) 12 million cases of preventable tobacco related illnesses takes place each year. Most of deaths occur in 35- 69 years age group which is economically productive, due to tobacco use and an average loss of 20-25 years of life. Tobacco use has high impact on growing economy and high expenditure on health Aims and
Objectives: The study was done with the objective of assessing the sociodemographic factors and expenditure on tobacco consumption in rural population at Kuppam field practice area, A.P.
Materials and Methods: Prevalence study on sociodemographic factors and expenditure on tobacco consumption was done at field practice area of Kuppam in A.P. Result: Total 1500 individuals above 15 yrs were studied. The overall prevalence of tobacco use among the subjects was 61.3%. The prevalence of smoking, chewing and snuff use was 19.5%, 56.6% and 2.7% respectively About 19.6 % of tobacco consumers were spending 25% and above of the monthly income of family for tobacco products which is more than the expenditure for education. And females were spending more.
Conclusion: About 19.6% of tobacco consumers were spending 25% and above of the monthly income of family for tobacco products.
Key words: Tobacco consumption. Expenditure, Sociodemographic factors, Prevention
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