Over 43 percent population above 15 years use tobacco products in J&K: Survey
Tobacco use highest in Kupwara, lowest in Jammu
J&K, Jun 09 : At least 43 percent of the population above 15 years use tobacco products in Jammu and Kashmir, reveals a survey.
The survey conducted by Department of Periodontics and implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, University of Jammu as district wise data from National Health Survey-5, Ministry of Health and Family welfare 2019-2020 was analysed and measured.
Data from National Health Survey-5, Ministry of Health and Family welfare 2019 2020 was studied, analysed and measured for the prevalence and distribution of tobacco intake in individuals aged 15 years and above in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir using statistical parameters such as mean and mode, an official told KNO.
