Unless effective tobacco control is in place, most tobacco-related deaths in the coming decades are likely to be seen in low and middle-income countries. Tobacco surveillance among medical students offers an opportunity to assess the preparedness for tobacco control among future healthcare professionals in India.

Unless effective tobacco control is in place, most tobacco-related deaths in the coming decades are likely to be seen in low and middle income countries. Tobacco surveillance among medical students offers an opportunity to assess the preparedness for tobacco control among future health care professionals in India.