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Assessing Tobacco and Alcohol Use Among Tribal and Non-tribal Communities in Sivasagar District : a Comparative Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Substance abuse remains as a major global social problem, drawing attention from scholars across disciplines. The prevalence and pattern of substance use are shaped by multiple socio-economic, demographic and cultural factors. This study presents a comparative analysis of substance use and abuse, with specific focus on tobacco and alcohol consumption, among the tribal and non-tribal population of Sivasagar district of Assam. The study examines how social factors and cultural practices determine the pattern and prevalence of substance use among communities.

Source: mVedra

DOI: 10.82471/8dye8-emv16

Authors: Kurmi, Numal, Behera, Bijaya Kumar, Das, Suranjan

Institution: Assam University

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7166505039

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