Omair A, Kazmi T, Alam S E.
Smoking prevalence and awareness about tobacco related diseases among medical students of Ziauddin Medical University.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;52(9):389-92.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of smoking and awareness of tobacco related diseases among medical students. METHODOLOGY: A survey of all medical students of Ziauddin Medical University in the year 2000. The data was collected by a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 264 (92%) out of 288 students responded to the survey. Smoking was more prevalent among males (26%) as compared to female students (1.7%). The knowledge about tobacco related diseases regarding lung cancer and stroke was significantly higher among females, while knowledge about small for date babies was significantly higher in males. CONCLUSION: Smoking prevalence was higher among male students of Ziauddin Medical University, a trend similar to other medical colleges. Further studies regarding risk factors of smoking will help us to better understand the complex etiology of smoking related disorders.

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