Compliance with Tobacco Promotion and Sale Laws in School Neighbourhoods in India

Document Type : Research Articles

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1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India

2 24th year BDS student, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India

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Objective: Regulation of sale of tobacco has given sufficient attention in India and little information exists about the impact of bans near schools. Our study aim was to check the levels of tobacco promotion, advertising and sales in school neighborhoods’ of Central Delhi. Methods: Using multistage random sampling 15 schools were selected in Central Delhi. Areas 100 meters around each were mapped using a map tool and screened using a self designed questionnaire consisting of 26 questions, both closed and open ended, to determine the details of outlets, sales of tobacco and tobacco products, advertising, promotions, school roles, and children seeking tobacco. The data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The response rate was 65%. Outlet licenses were present in only 6 (3.47%). The point sale of tobacco was most frequently in tea stalls and a total of 173 (41.2%) outlets had some form of tobacco sale. The brands of smokeless tobacco sold more were shikar (50%) and classic citrus (30%). Advertisement or promotion of sales was mainly in the form of signs and displays (53%). Major schools did not have any no tobacco boards displayed. Conclusion: Sale of tobacco continues in central Delhi with a lack of compliance with the rules of COPTA. The implications of this non compliance in the Capital region is of major significance for the rest of the country.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume 18, Issue 2
February 2017
Pages 563-570

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  • Receive Date: 01 February 2017
  • Revise Date: 08 February 2017
  • Accept Date: 25 March 2017

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