HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldNFHS-6 Shows Decline in Tobacco Use, But Other Data Suggests Rise
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports a decline in tobacco use among Indians over 15, with male consumption dropping from 38% to 36.3% and female use from 8.9% to 8.4%. However, a 2026 Economic Advisory Council paper and the 2023-24 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey indicate rising tobacco purchases, especially in low-income households, suggesting possible underreporting in surveys.
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