Examining Socio-economic Inequalities in Tobacco Cessation in India: An Analysis of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2

By : Rajmohan Panda, Supriya Lahoti, Rajath R Prabhu

Page No: 367-376

Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the socio-economic patterns of tobacco cessation among tobacco users (smokers as well as smokeless tobacco users). Data on tobacco users was derived from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2016-17 (GATS-2). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the association of socio-demographic variables with tobacco cessation outcomes. Tobacco users of lower socio-economic status were found to be less successful in quitting, compared with their counterparts of higher socio-economic. The inequalities identified suggest targeted interventions for particular groups of tobacco users. Decreases in morbidity and mortality attributable to tobacco will have long-term effects on productivity of the population.

Authors :
Rajmohan Panda
Research Division, Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, Haryana.

Supriya Lahoti
Research Division, Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, Haryana.

Rajath R Prabhu
Research Division, Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, Haryana.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2022.62.04.3