Prevalence of Consumption of Smokeless Tobacco Products and Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke among Women in the Reproductive Age Group in a Rural Area of Koppal, Karnataka.

Background: Tobacco use is one of the most important causes of death and disease globally. Nearly one-third of the population in India uses tobacco, and smokeless form is culturally acceptable even among women.

Objectives: (1) To estimate the prevalence of consumption of smokeless tobacco (SLT) products among women in the reproductive age group in the study setting.