Tobacco Use Women
Women's tobacco use is highest in the NE (40%+) and lowest in Punjab and Haryana (under 2%).
Policy implication
Smokeless tobacco among women (gudakhu, khaini) is normalised in NE states — different products need different interventions.
NFHS-5 2019-21Social Protectiontobaccowomenhealth
Source: NFHS-5 (2019-21). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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