Abstract
The present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of consumption of tobacco amongst general public in remote areas of Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) and to study the perception of the children regarding the health hazards of tobacco. A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 600 persons (400 men and 200 women). Men and women were divided under various age group i.e. Upto 18, 18-30, 30-50, 50 and above. Maximum percentage of gutka consumption was found among men followed by bidi and cigarette and then a small percentage of persons taking smoking tobacco by pipe and chewing tobacco with lime among age group 30-50 and 50 and above was found due to illiteracy and habit. Among women a small amount of population was found to be taking tobacco products i.e. gutka was consumed by 18% population and bidi 5%, chewing tobacco 12% only among old women in the age group 30-50 and 50 above was found. Nearly 43% population knew that, tobacco consumption is injurious to health. Among them children constituted the maximum percentage due to the guidance by teachers in school. The major causes were relief from stress after lot of work and in group.
Highlights
The consumption of tobacco causes maximum health damage, worldwide
Tobacco was found to be consumed in five forms i.e. bidi, cigarette, gutka, hookah and chewing tobacco with lime
The present study shows that the bidi was taken maximum by 25% among age group 50 years and above followed by 20% among [30-50] and 5% among age group 1830 years
Summary
The consumption of tobacco causes maximum health damage, worldwide. Epidemiological research over the past several years has confirmed the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. Small amounts are placed at the bottom lip, between the gum and the teeth, where it is gently compressed This stimulates the salivary glands, which forms spittoon. The health effect of tobacco mainly depends on the way the tobacco is used (smoked, snuffed or chewed) and the amount which is used. Smokeless tobacco causes gingival depression and white mucosal abrasions. G) Physical and psychological effects on smokers: Nicotine present in tobacco causes drug dependence. C) ipe smoking: Various health risks are involved, like oral cancer. People inhaling these smoking may develop cancer, respiratory infections and asthma
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