Trends in prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among school-going adolescents in Bhutan: A secondary data analysis of the 2004-2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey.

Tobacco use remains a major public health challenge globally. In Bhutan, despite the implementation of strict tobacco control measures, the tobacco uses among the students continue to be alarmingly high compared to neighboring countries. This study aims to analyze the trends and correlates of tobacco use among students in Bhutan, utilizing the nationally representative Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) data from multiple survey years.

Iatrogenic cushing's syndrome post intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in oral submucous fibrosis: 2 case reports.

Background: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OFMF) is an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMDs), strongly linked to betel quid chewing. It exhibits a significantly higher rate of malignant transformation compared to other OPMDs. The use of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection has emerged as a highly effective treatment option and has become the cornerstone of managing this condition.

Alcohol policy compliance among retailers in Bhutan: a multisite community intervention study.

Background: Alcohol use is a major public health problem in Bhutan. Compliance with regulations at the point of sale is an important strategy in alcohol control. Retail outlets were briefed on sale regulations and provided notification of rules, which they were directed to display on the premises.

Outbreak of oral ulcers (glossitis) among the students of three central schools under Tsirang district Bhutan, 2018.

Background: Nutritional deficiencies are common worldwide and is most notable in low and middle income countries. In the early weeks of September 2018, oral sores mostly affecting the tongue were reported in three central schools under Tsirang district, Bhutan. A total of 204 students were affected in the three central schools.