Determinants of Smoking Intensity among Adult Male in Bangladesh: Evidence from Multiple Linear Regression Analysis
Bangladesh. Action for Social Development·Mohammed Misbah Uddin·Mahjabin Mim·Muhammad Furkan Uddin·Mashud Al Mamun·Mohammad Delower Hossain·Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain·Md. Forhad Hussain
This research illustrates which factors influence the level of smoking among adult men in Bangladesh, depending on different social and ecological per-spectives. Data were collected from 738 male smoker respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study areas covered: Industrial–Urban (Gazipur and Natore), Agro–Rural (Dinajpur, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj), and Eco–Fragile or Remote (Bagerhat and Bandarban). A multiple linear regression model was applied to find out the main factors rela