Hyderabad, March 10 -- A recent government survey has revealed a significant increase in tobacco use among households in Hyderabad.

According to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24, nearly one in three households in the city now consumes some form of tobacco.

Cigarette use nearly doubles in a decade

As per the survey, a sharp increase in cigarette consumption is seen in urban Telangana. Hyderabad accounts for the majority of urban population.

In 2011-12, cigarette use was reported in 14.52 percent of households. By 2023-24, that figure had climbed to 25.16 percent. means around one in four households now smoke cigarettes.

As per the research, the top 20 percent of urban households reportedly consume more cigarettes t...