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Prevalence, knowledge and attitude of Tobacco Habit and cessation Among Taxi Drivers in Mumbai
Contributors
- 1. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, India
- 2. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, India
- 3. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, 2 India,
- 4. Department of Public Health Dentistry, DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, India
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ABSTRACT:
Background- India has the highest incidence of oral cancer worldwide. Despite all the efforts, tobacco
smoking is a serious health problem in India, where one-third of the population smokes. The aim of this
artcile is to assess knowledge about awareness regarding tobacco cessation policies, harmful effects of
tobacco among taxi drivers in Mumbai.
Materials & Methods- A questionnaire-based study was designed wherein 139 cab drivers from the
Dadar neighbourhood participated.
Results- Participants in this study were between 24 to 70 age ranges. 60% of the participants used
cigarettes, whereas 73% were unaware of the government's smoke cessation policies. Despite several
policies available, the majority of cigarette users were ignorant of them.
Conclusion- We concluded in our study that most participants were aware of the harmful effects of
tobacco. They knew nothing about cessation clinics. We also learned that even after being put into place,
the tobacco cessation policies were not socially promoted.
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2023-12-26
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