Muhammad Asif Jaleel, Rozina Noreen, Abdul Hameed, Abida Parveen, Ashfaq Ahmad Javid, Kashif Ali Hashmi, Kausar Naseem Malik.
Cigarette smoking survey of citizens of Karachi
Rawal Med J Jul - Dec 2003;28(2):48-51.
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Objective: To determine the smoking patterns of citizens of Karachi and its consequences on the health of smokers. Method: The study was carried out on 1700 subjects residing in different localities of Karachi. A specifically designed questionnaire was filled individually. Results: Out of 1700 subjects, 740 (43.53%) were found indulged in cigarette smoking. Anxiety was the assigned cause for smoking by 64% and 70% had cough, many with sputum. A total of 86% admitted smoking in public places. Conclusion: The study suggested that many smokers indulge in this habit as a result of anxiety and many suffer its injurious consequences. These data should prompt meaningful efforts to discourage this detrimental habit.
Category: Community Medicine
Keywords: Smoking. Pollution. Cigarettes.
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