Distribution of study population according to addiction history_
| Addiction history | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| -Tobacco use (betel nut chewing) | 71 | 78.0% |
| -Smoking habits | 33 | 36.3% |
| -Alcohol consumption | 44 | 48.4% |
| Other forms of tobacco use | 17 | 18.7% |
| No habitsa | 20 | 22.0% |
| Multiple habitsa | 76 | 83.5% |
Sociodemographic characteristics of our study population_
| Demographic characteristics | Number (n = 91) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| - Female | 38 | 41.8% |
| - Male | 53 | 58.2% |
| Age distribution | ||
| - <40 years | 8 | 8.8% |
| - 40–50 years | 13 | 14.3% |
| - 50–60 years | 26 | 28.6% |
| - ≥60 years | 44 | 48.4% |
| Socioeconomic status | ||
| - Below poverty line (BPL) | 80 | 87.9% |
| - Upper class | 11 | 12.1% |
| Occupation details (n = 11) | ||
| Available occupation details | 11 | 12.1% |
| - Farmers | 7 | 63.6% |
| - Daily laborers | 2 | 18.2% |
| - Employees | 2 | 18.2% |