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Importance of Deleterious Habits in Family and Relatives of Tobacco Users Reporting to Tobacco Control Unit of Burdwan Dental College and Hospital

Ranjan Ghosh, Snehanjan Sarangi, Debarati Ray and Sanjukta Bagchi
Page: 206-209 | Received 20 Aug 2024, Published online: 22 Nov 2024

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Abstract

Despite significant efforts over the last several decades to combat tobacco smoking, it remains the leading cause of a variety of preventable diseases. Tobacco usage is projected to kill more than 5 million people worldwide each year. Furthermore, the epidemic of tobacco addiction is spreading from developed to underdeveloped countries. To study the influence of family and relatives in tobacco users. The present study was an Observational Descriptive Study. This Study was conducted from January 2020‐December 2023. Total 1036 patients were included in this study. In our study, 402 (38.8%) patients had Relative Father as tobacco user. The value of z is 10.1935. The value of p is<.00001. The result is significant at p <.05. In our study, 76 (7.3%) patients had Relative Brother. The value of z is 38.8407. The value of p is<.00001. The result is significant at p<.05. In our study, 67 (6.5%) patients had Relative Others. The value of z is 39.6316. The value of p is <.00001. The result is significant at p<.05. In our study, 409 (47.3%) patients had No Relatives as tobacco user. The value of z is 2.4605. The value of p is .0139. The result is significant at p<.05. We concluded that family and relatives play an important influence in influencing people's tobacco use and cessation. Strong familial support can considerably drive tobacco users to stop, as emotional connections and shared beliefs frequently lead to healthier lifestyle choices.

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Ranjan Ghosh, Snehanjan Sarangi, Debarati Ray and Sanjukta Bagchi. Importance of Deleterious Habits in Family and Relatives of Tobacco Users Reporting to Tobacco Control Unit of Burdwan Dental College and Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.206.209
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