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Sri Lanka Tobacco Trends Spot Survey 2017

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General Info
Provider 
Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) (Sri Lanka)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Sri Lanka (LKA)
Eastern, North Central, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Western
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
07/2017 - 07/2017
Series or system 
Sri Lanka Trend Survey on Tobacco
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The Spot Survey on Tobacco Trends, in use since 1998, is a biannual survey that monitors and identifies the prevailing trends, patterns, and attitudes related to tobacco and tobacco use.

The July 2017 survey was conducted in 11 districts and covered a total number of 2,999 male respondents aged 15 and over.

Keywords 
Education, Household expenditures, Occupations, Prevalence, Tobacco smoking
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 6, 2021