JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Apr 2024
Assessment of Smoking Behaviour of Adolescents in Two Districts of Nepal and Implications of the MPOWER Policy Measures: A Mixed Method Study.
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. This study aimed to assess the smoking behaviour of adolescents in two districts of Nepal and examine the implications of the MPOWER policy on their smoking behaviour. ⋯ The MPOWER policies are not regulated strictly, especially in areas of the ban on public smoking, regulating the selling of cigarettes to adolescents <18 years, and availability of cessation services.