Smoking among males in a low socioeconomic area of Karachi.

摘要: Approximately half of the families in Pakistan reported having at least one smoker 1992. Smokers were less educated, poorer and more likely to come from a rural background than non-smokers. The proportion family earnings poor with marginal incomes, may be substantial. We conducted this survey determine prevalence cigarette smoking males over 15 years age Azam Basti, an urban squatter settlement Karachi where 31% children 5 old malnourished. A pretested, structured questionnaire was administered aged fifteen above, randomly selected homes Basti. In our sample 102 persons respondents 38 on average, earned about Rs. 4,500 (US $130) per month. Persons 10 or education thrice as have never smoked compared those ten schooling, (OR = 3.6, 95% confidence interval 1.2, 11.4). Current smokers twice non-smokers monthly household incomes 5000 $140) 2.4, 0.8, 7.3). Smoking is common settlements Pakistan. Parental its relationship malnutrition under five not well documented publicized, even though there evidence that it has contribution. propose primary health care programs consider prevention cessation community based interventions.