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THE PREVALENCE OF PASSIVE SMOKING AMONG CHILDREN AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Dr Wajiha Sarfraz, Dr Najia Sarfraz, Dr Muhammad Usman Munir

Abstract: Objective: This case work aimed to investigate the impact and prevalence of the passive smoking among medical students as well as health professionals of University of Health Sciences. Methodology: The information about the status of the passive smoking gathered with the help of the self-arranged questionnaire whose preparation carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Results: Total 18 members of the staff were addict of smoking whose amount was much higher in comparison with the faculty members were and students. Total 13 faculty members were in the category of never smoking and their amount was much high in comparison with the members of staff and students whereas a high amount of the students was passive smokers (thirty six) in comparison with faculty as well as staff members. Conclusion: Passive contact with the smoke of cigarettes is prevalent among students in comparison with faculty and staff members so it is very important to educate the professional in the health care field and common public for the prevention of the dangers due to passive smoking. KEY WORDS: Passive, cigarette, faculty, methodology, professionals. Comparison, prevalent, occurrence.

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