Prevalence of Tobacco Usage among the Rural Population of Bhimili, Visakhaptnam District
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Tobacco use is a serious public health challenge in several regions of the world. According to the estimates made by the World Health Organization (WHO), currently about 5 million people die prematurely every year in the World due to the use of Tobacco, mostly cigarette by Smoking. By 2030 it would double to 10 million deaths every year, with about 7 million deaths taking place in developing countries. In India, Cigarette smoking comprises a small part of the tobacco smoking problem and a minor part of overall tobacco problem, a major problem being beedi smoking, and oral use of smokeless tobacco products. Aim of the study is to find the Prevalence of Tobacco Usage among the Rural Population of Bhimili, Visakhaptnam District. Materials & Methods: Four Hundred and fifty subjects (225 males & 225 females) of age 15-60 years were selected for the study by Simple Random Sampling. The Data was collected by interviewing the study subjects using a predesigned, pretested structured Questionnaire. Results: The Prevalence rate of Tobacco usage was 16.7%, Males accounted for 23.6% and Females 9.8%. Among Males habit of chewing Tobacco was 17.3% and Smoking was 23.6%, both habits in 15.6%. Among Females habit of chewing Tobacco was 5.8%, Smoking 9.8%, both habits in 3.6%. Conclusion: The prevalence of Tobacco Consumption was higher in Males than Females. There should be a National effort to prevent any further increase in the prevalence of Tobacco use, especially among the vulnerable groups.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Andey Venkata Subhash, Dr Chandrasekhar L, Dr Deepika Alluri, Dr V V D Prasad
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