Smokeless tobacco products (STP) contain diverse microbial communities that contribute to
the formation of harmful chemical byproducts. This is concerning since 300 million …

This systematic literature review summarizes academic knowledge on “tension” among
South Asian and diaspora populations.“Tension”(sometimes transliterated as tenshun) is a …

Tobacco consumption is a huge public health issue in India and its impact is especially
devastating among the poor. Effective tobacco control should be a top priority, both as a …

Background Based on an increased prevalence of diabetes, asthma and hypertension
among women in reproductive age, understanding the risk factors of non-communicable …

Introduction Cervix, breast and oral cancers account for about one-third of all cancers in
India which as a group is a major contributor to all non-communicable disease-related …

Background Smokeless tobacco (SLT) products of several different types are widely used in
several South Asian countries including Pakistan. These products are consumed in different …

Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is widespread across many nations and populations, and
India shares more than three-quarters of the global burden of SLT consumption. Tobacco …

Background Males dominate in tobacco usage, as well as in tobacco research, knowing that
women face more severe health consequences. There is a specific lack of information on …

Introduction Tobacco use among women, especially during pregnancy is a public health
concern. There is a need to understand the diverse nature of their tobacco consumption …

Objective Research has demonstrated that gambling is becoming increasingly normalised
for women. As limited research has sought to understand women's perspectives on this …