A new analysis of the tobacco burden in the north Indian states says attempts to quit by cigarette smokers in Delhi have been the least as compared to any other state in the region.
In Delhi, just 12 per cent people tried to quit smoking.
Released by Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Shakuntala Gamlin, the analysis reveals that tobacco cessation is most sought after in Haryana, where maximum number of 34.2 per cent cigarette smokers made an effort to quit.
"This only shows that tobacco cessation clinics in Delhi are not working. People are not coming forward to quit. So before seeking more clinics for Delhi in the 12th Five Year Plan, policy makers must ensure the existing cessation facilities work," said Monika Arora, Senior Director, HRIDAY.
HRIDAY along with the Public Health Foundation of India analyzed the tobacco burden data for six north Indian states
