PROJECT
Grobal youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)
Type:
Research
Thematic:
Public health
Location:
Lilongwe and other districts in malawi
Funded by:
WHO
PI:
Professor Paul Kishindo
Team:
Dr. Charles Chilimampunga
Start Date:
Oct-2008
End Date:
Jun-2009
Duration:
9 months
Description:
The main objective of the GYTS & GSPS was to collect , analyse, report and disseminate the Global Tobacco Survey data in order, ultimately to save lives through the reduction in the numbers of tobacco smokers and people exposed to smoke. The study was conducted in schools where sample of 3000 students and other school personel were drawn from lilongwe and other parts of the country.