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Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) India: 2009-2010 Summary

Core Content

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) India, conducted from August 2009 to January 2010, is a nationally representative survey designed to monitor adult tobacco use and track key tobacco control indicators. It was carried out by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in collaboration with international partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The survey aimed to provide internationally comparable data on tobacco use, including smoking and smokeless tobacco, as well as related factors like secondhand smoke exposure, cessation attempts, media influence, and knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) towards tobacco use.

Main Objectives

• Estimate the prevalence of tobacco use (smoking and smokeless tobacco)
• Measure exposure to secondhand smoke
• Track cessation attempts and quit intentions
• Assess awareness of tobacco-related health risks
• Evaluate the impact of media and health warnings on tobacco use
• Analyze the economic aspects of tobacco use

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• Overall current tobacco use: 34.6% of adults (47.9% males, 20.3% females)
• Current tobacco smokers: 14.0% of adults (24.3% males, 2.9% females)
  • Current cigarette smokers: 5.7% of adults (10.3% males, 0.8% females)
  • Current bidi smokers: 9.2% of adults (16.0% males, 1.9% females)
• Current users of smokeless tobacco: 25.9% of adults (32.9% males, 18.4% females)

Daily Tobacco Use

• Daily tobacco users: 29.1% of adults (40.8% males, 16.7% females)
  • Daily tobacco smokers: 10.7% of adults (18.3% males, 2.4% females)
    • Daily cigarette smokers: 3.6% of adults (6.3% males, 0.6% females)
    • Daily bidi smokers: 7.5% of adults (13.1% males, 1.6% females)
  • Daily smokeless tobacco users: 21.4% of adults (27.4% males, 14.9% females)

Quitting Attempts and Advice

• Smokers who attempted to quit in the past 12 months: 38.4% overall (38.3% males, 38.9% females)
• Smokers advised to quit by healthcare providers: 46.3% overall (47.3% males, 38.9% females)
• Smokeless tobacco users who attempted to quit: 35.4% overall (38.8% males, 29.0% females)
• Smokeless tobacco users advised to quit: 26.7% overall (28.1% males, 24.5% females)

Secondhand Smoke Exposure

• Exposure at home: 52.3% overall (52.2% males, 52.5% females)
• Exposure at workplace: 29.9% overall (32.2% males, 19.4% females)
• Exposure at public places: 29.0% overall (39.5% males, 17.8% females)

Media and Awareness

• Noticed tobacco advertisements: 64.5% overall (68.5% males, 58.5% females)
• Noticed anti-tobacco information on TV/radio: 63.4% overall (63.6% males, 63.3% females)
• Tobacco users who noticed anti-tobacco information: 59.1% overall (60.6% males, 54.6% females)
• Current tobacco users who thought of quitting due to warning labels: 31.5% overall (36.7% males, 18.4% females)

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions (KAP)

• Belief that smoking causes serious illness: 90.2% overall (91.5% males, 88.8% females)
• Belief that secondhand smoke causes serious illness in non-smokers: 82.9% overall (84.9% males, 80.8% females)
• Belief that smokeless tobacco causes serious illness: 88.8% overall (90.1% males, 87.3% females)

Additional Highlights

• Age at initiation: Average age was 17.8 years, with 25.8% of females starting before age 15.
• Minor tobacco use (age 15-17): 9.6% of minors consumed tobacco in some form, and most were able to purchase tobacco products.
• Successful quitters:
  • Former daily tobacco users: 5.3% overall
  • Former daily smokers: 12.6% overall
  • Former daily smokeless tobacco users: 4.8% overall

Methodology

• A nationally representative probability sample was used.
• The survey included 69,296 completed interviews with an overall response rate of 91.8%.
• Electronic handheld devices were used for data collection and management, marking the first use of such technology in a nationwide survey in India.

Conclusion

The GATS India 2009-2010 survey provides comprehensive data on tobacco use patterns, cessation behavior, health awareness, and media exposure across different demographics. It underscores the significant prevalence of both smoking and smokeless tobacco use, with males being more affected than females. The survey also highlights the effectiveness of health warnings and the role of healthcare providers in advising individuals to quit, as well as the widespread exposure to secondhand smoke. These findings are critical for informing public health policies and interventions aimed at reducing tobacco-related harm in India.