Abstract
Abstract Introduction: Tobacco use among school children is becoming a serious problem in developing countries. The early age of initiation underscores the urgent need to intervene and protect this vulnerable group from falling prey to this addiction. Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths world over, more so in developing countries. The tobacco situation in India is unique because of a vast spectrum of tobacco products available for smoking as well as smokeless use. Aims and Objectives: To assess the awareness of risk factors and consequences of tobacco use among adolescent and young adults. Materials and Method: Materials used are - Questionnaire pertaining to the awareness of smoking. Methodology: Assessment of awareness and knowledge of tobacco smoking was done by means of answering a pretested validated questionnaire with annonimity. Results: According to the study 78.23% said that they were aware of effects of smoking on health.39.83% and 14.78% thought it would lead to lung disease and heart disease respectively. 7.8% of the smokers were aware that smoking leads to cancer Conclusion: According to the study, 78.23% of the study sample were aware of harmful effects of tobacco use on health.
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