The Health Effects of Passive Smoking and Socio-Demographic Factors among Patients in Bangladesh: A Retrospective Study
Abstract
Background: Tobacco use has been linked to various harmful health consequences, such as lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Additionally, exposure to secondhand smoke, or inhaling tobacco smoke from others, can lead to severe health risks, including cancer. This study examines the impact of passive smoking on health and how the demographics of tobacco users affect these effects. Material & Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was done at Shaheed Taz Uddin Ahmad Medical College, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Total 260 outpatients were selected as samples and were assessed for six months, from June 2023 to December 2023. The selected samples were more than 18 years old and provided their approval in participating in this study. Results: The study included 260 respondents, both male and female, aged 18 years or older. The average age of the respondents was 40.93 ± 2.04. The majority of the respondents (103%) reported using smokeless tobacco. Additionally, 30% of the respondents reported being students based on their profession. The survey revealed that smoking was a major concern for the respondents, with environmental pollution being reported as a problem by 91.3% of them. Problems with pregnant women were reported by 74.62% of the respondents, while 52.67% reported breathing problems and 34.67% reported tooth pain. Conclusions: The study revealed that smoking presents a grave danger to public health,…
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