The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has engulfed the whole world and has affected every facet of human life. Researchers have scrambled to figure out the association of the virus with various lifestyle choices to limit the spread mitigate its impact and develop a vaccine. Given that the COVID-19 virus is a new virus to infect human beings, many aspects of the virus remain unstudied. This is reflected in the changing guidelines issued by the WHO and health agencies such as the CDC, who update those based on the new information to emerge from the research. The association of COVID-19 with smoking has been studied in some parts of the world, and the results have differed. The WHO stated that smokers were ‘more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to a non-smoker. Meanwhile, other research found that smoking was not a factor related to the patients who had the diseases. This research aims to assess COVID-19 and its association with smoking and alcohol. Specifically, the research tested the prevalence and severity (if contacted) of COVID-19 among those who smoke and consume alcohol. It also analyzed the association of COVID-19 with socio-demographic factors and the health habits of people. Hence, this study adds value by researching the case in the context of Nepal.
