Tobacco use falling, but poor and rural groups still hit hardest

Tobacco consumption is declining in India and the US, yet disadvantaged and rural populations remain disproportionately affected, according to a comparative study presented at the 28th National Conference on Pulmonary Diseases. Smokeless tobacco and bidis remain major concerns in India, while cigarettes and e-cigarettes are the bigger challenge in the US. Gender, income and education also shaped exposure.