Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To study the existing level of knowledge among college students regarding smoking and other modes of tobacco use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey done on 600 adolescent college students. Both Government and Private Colleges students of Warangal district were included. The age group of student was from 16 to 18 years. RESULTS: Out of 600 students, 424 were males and 176 were females. Among study group 25.8% having smoking habit. Reason given for smoking is that majority want just to enjoy. 84% of the study group wants banning of tobacco use in public places. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of students have the knowledge and awareness about toxic effect of tobacco products using and its warning about smoking. Reason showing to become smokers is from association of smoking parents and smoking friends circle. KEY WORD: Tobacco, smoking, students.
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