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Sep 2026
Tobacco Use and Its Correlates among 13-15-Year-Old School Children in Barpeta District, Assam
Background: Tobacco use during adolescence is a major public health concern. Early initiation increases the risk of long-term dependence and disease. Smokeless tobacco use is deeply embedded in the sociocultural practices particularly in Northeast India. However, data on adolescent tobacco use in Assam remain limited....
Ashapurna Dutta Roy, R. Murali, Shamala A. Shamala A et al.
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