KATHMANDU, April 7 -- A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) in a report entitled 'National Survey on Socio-Economic and Policy Aspects of Tobacco Use in Nepal'.

The report, which was released on Friday, indicates that the efforts to reduce tobacco use within the country have failed to yield results. It emphasizes the need for more effective enforcement of existing tobacco control laws and recommends an increase in taxes on tobacco products to curb consumption.

This study, following up on a similar report from 2020, shows a rise in tobacco usage from 31.8 percent to 34...