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To examine the trends and burden of tobacco use in Nepal from 1990 to 2021, focusing on health impacts.

March 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Trends and burden of tobacco use in Nepal: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease study 1990-2021.

KPKiran PaudelUniversity of Connecticut KGKamal GautamUniversity of Connecticut SNSandhya NiroulaTribhuvan University

Key Points

To examine the trends and burden of tobacco use in Nepal from 1990 to 2021, focusing on health impacts.
Analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease study
Reviewed trends in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
Evaluated effectiveness of smoking cessation programs and policies
Tobacco use remains a significant health issue in Nepal despite declines in severity and DALYs
Strengthening smoking cessation programs and stricter tobacco laws are crucial
Public awareness campaigns are necessary to further reduce tobacco burden

Abstract

Despite declines in SEV, and DALYs from 1990 to 2021, tobacco use remains a major public health concern. Strengthening smoking cessation programs, enforcing stricter tobacco control policies, raising taxes on tobacco products, and expanding public awareness campaigns are essential to reducing its burden.

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