Quit Smoking: Strategies to Minimize the Negative Impacts

The assignment content highlights the negative impacts of smoking, particularly among youngsters who are away from their families and prone to peer pressure. It emphasizes the importance of family members taking care of their children's activities and promoting health-related provisions in society. The content also suggests that parents should guide their children properly and provide a supportive environment at home. Additionally, it proposes that healthcare practitioners organize events and promotional campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and promote alternatives such as physical exercise, meditation, and yoga to manage stress.

Smoking for Young People

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
1. Overview of the topic..............................................................................................................1
2. Aims and objectives of the research........................................................................................1
3. Literature review.....................................................................................................................1
4. Research methodology............................................................................................................2
4.4 Accessibility issues...............................................................................................................3
5. Ethical issues...........................................................................................................................3
6. Time management plan...........................................................................................................4
CHAPTER-2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................5
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Literature review...................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER-3: Research MEHODOLOGY......................................................................................9
3.1 Research methodology, methods and techniques..................................................................9
3.2 Sampling...............................................................................................................................9
3.3 Data collection......................................................................................................................9
3.4 Ethical consideration...........................................................................................................10
Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Interpretation ..................................................................................11
Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendations...............................................................................18
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1. Overview of the topic
Smoking consists of inhalation and exhalation of fumes through burning tobacco in cigars
and cigarettes. In the present scenario, there is increasing trend towards smoking for young
people. Among smokers, the percentage of youngsters is high who are habitual to smoke as
compared to the other age group (McAloney and et.al., 2014.). It is bad habit which negatively
impacts the health of an organization. It is taken as a research issue because smoking is one of
the main causes behind increasing percentage of health and lungs diseases. Besides this, smoking
causes most of the health diseases.
2. Aims and objectives of the research
Aim of the research is to identify the trend of smoking among young people and its
impact on human health. Objectives of the research are enumerated below:
 To evaluate the trend of smoking in young people in the present scenario.
 To assess the impact of smoking upon the health and lung diseases.
 To identify the ways through which smoking habit can be eliminated among adults.
3. Literature review
Literature review consists of evaluating secondary data sources such as books and
journals which provides in depth knowledge to the researcher about the topic. Through this,
researcher is able to understand the research topic to the large extent.
Trend for smoking of young people
According to the view point of McAloney and et.al. (2014) there is increasing trend of
smoking among the young people. Individual who first tie tries cigars or cigarettes become
habitual.. This aspect clearly states that smoking consumption is continuously increasing.
However, it is to be critically evaluated by the Eastwood and et.al. (2015) that it is not only the
the cause behind the increasing trend in the consumption of cigar and cigarettes. They claimed
that in the present era, people adopt smoking habit as they consider it as status symbol. It is also
the main reason due to which youngsters or adults prefer to smoke to the large extent.
Impact of smoking upon the health and lung diseases
In accordance with the view point of Gall and et.al. (2014) smoking negatively impact the
health aspects of adults. Smoking is one of the main causes behind the brain, heart and lung
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diseases. Cigarette smoking closely affects every organ of the body. It is the main cause behind
increasing death ratio every year. As per the view point of Chhaya and et.al. (2015) smoking is
also one of the main cause behind the lung cancer which may further lead to death of the
individual. However, it is to be critically evaluated by Jha and Peto (2014) that cigarettes
smoking is not the the cause behind the lung cancer. Use of alcohol and other products which
contains tobacco are the cause of rising health diseases among the youngsters. In addition to this,
youngsters who are used to smoke are suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. It
is also the main reason behind the increasing percentage of death among the youngsters.
Identification of the ways through which smoking habit can be eliminated
As per the view point of Eastwood and et.al. (2015) by organizing the campaign health
units can develop the awareness among the chain smokers in relation to the bad effects of it.
Health unit can reduce this habit among the youngsters or adults by communication the diseases
and their impact upon the human health. It is contradict by Gall and et.al. (2014) that campaign is
not only sufficient in order to eliminate the smoking habit among the adults. There are several
reasons due to which adults are addicted to drug related products. For instance: Stress is one of
the reason due to which individual take resort of drug related products such as smoking. Thus,
individual can convert his bad habit into good by identifying the other ways to cope up with the
stress related issues. In addition to this, substitute product is also the way through which smoking
habit can be eliminated among the adults.
4. Research methodology
Research methodology refers to the ways and techniques which researcher will undertake
in order to carry out the research in an effective manner (Carson and et.al., 2014).
4.1 Types of investigation
In order to accomplish the research in the right direction, researcher is required identify
the types of the research which they require to undertake. Researcher needs to identify nature of
the research because it closely affects data collection methods and its analysis (Kremers and
Çakir, 2014). In research, there are mainly two types of research such as qualitative and
quantitative. For the present study, researcher will undertake qualitative research in order to
assess the impact of smoking upon the health and lung diseases of youngsters.
4.2 Methods of data collection
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Research findings and solutions are highly dependent upon data collection methods
which are undertaken by the researcher. There are mainly two types of data such as primary and
secondary data which researcher can use for identifying the appropriate solution for the problem
(Rhodes and et.al., 2014). For the present study, researcher gathers primary data through survey
technique. Research will conduct survey by preparing the questionnaire which contains both
close and open ended questions. In addition to this, researcher will undertake secondary sources
such as books, journals and articles which are published by the government. These sources of
data collection will provide assistance to the researcher in assessing impact of smoking upon the
health aspects of the young people.
4.3 Sampling methods
Sample is the part of the population which researcher selects by undertaking various
sampling techniques (Letourneau, 2015). For this study, researcher undertakes purposive
sampling technique which helps him in fulfilling purpose of the research. For the present study,
researcher has selected 30 health and social care practitioners who deals with the health problems
which are faced by young people.
4.4 Accessibility issues
Researcher will face difficulty in gathering appropriate information from the secondary
sources of data collection. In addition to this, researcher will also face problem in collecting
primary data through survey due to the lack of interest of respondents.
4.5 Data analysis plan
Analysis of data is must to find out appropriate solution for the problem. For this study,
researcher undertakes qualitative research so researcher will undertake thematic perception test
in order to assess the impact of smoking upon health aspect of young or adults.
4.6 Limitation of the research
To find out the solution of the problem, researcher gathers data only from 30 people. It is
one of the main limitations of research study which contains views of limited respondents.
5. Ethical issues
Researcher will also follow the ethical aspects by maintaining confidentiality of the
respondents. In addition to this, researcher does not exert any kind of force upon the respondents
in order to filling questionnaire.
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6. Time management plan
Researcher also makes schedule contains the activities which researcher needs to
undertake in order to accomplish the research study. Beside this, it also includes the duration
which clearly states the time which researcher will to complete the research study.
Sr. No. Activities List of activities Weeks Preceding activities
1 A Supervisor discussion 1
2 B Preparation of proposal 1 A
3 C Submission of the proposal 2 B
4 D Acknowledgement by supervisor 1 C
5 E Literature review 5 D
6 F Data collection 4 D
7 G Analysis of data 5 E,F
8 H Interpretation of outcomes 3 G
9 I Preparation of project report 4 E,H
10 J Conducting review 3 I
11 K Finalization of the project 1 J
12 L Submission of project 1 K
Gantt chart:
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Network diagram:
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CHAPTER-2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
Literature review discusses the findings of the secondary data sources such as books,
journals and research paper. It is the text of scholarly paper which develops better understanding
among the researcher in relation to the topic of the research. Through this, researcher is able to
find out the accurate solution of the problem.
2.2 Literature review
Trend of cigarette smoking in the present scenario
As per the view point of Healey and et.al. (2015) trend towards the cigarette smoking
among the adults is continuously increasing. The percentage or ratio of the cigarette smoking is
shows growing trend. In the present scenario, there is substantial increase in the smoking related
aspects after the age of 18. Further, the person who make use of the cigarette for the first time
then they become habitual to make use of it. It is contradict by Volkow, and et.al. 2014 that
teenagers accounts for the high percentage in smoking rather than adults. People who are below
the age of 18 are highly addicted towards the drug related products. For instance: daily average
consumption of teenagers is higher as compared to the level of adults. In accordance with the
view point of Gall and et.al. (2014) consumption of the cigarette is continuously increasing.
There are several reasons due to which cigarette consumption is accelerate. Adults take resort of
drug related products in order to remove their stress. Besides this, status symbol is also the main
cause due to which they are high addicted towards the smoking.
John (2014) claimed that in the present scenario men and women accounts for the equal
ratio in relation to the smoking. Now a days girls and women assumes the smoking as their status
symbol. Besides this, the race of the equality that girls are equal to boys is the cause behind the
increasing trend of smoking among the girls. In addition to this, tobacco companies increasingly
make use of alternative media and decentralized marketing activities in order to attract the young
people. It also causes the increasing trend of the cigarette smoking. However, it is to be critically
evaluated by McAloney and et.al. (2014) that advertisement is not responsible for the increasing
trend in the cigarette consumption. Companies also make advertisement of smokeless tobacco to
attract the adults. Nevertheless, young people does not prefer to make use of smokeless tobacco
instead of cigarette smoking. The alcoholic element which are fixed in tobacco compel young
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people to make use of cigarette. Thus, young people or adults lie for the high percentage in the
cigarette smoking.
Impact of the smoking upon the human health
In accordance with the view point of Eastwood and et.al. (2015) cigarettes smoking is
injurious for the health. It negatively impacts the health of the adults and other person who
smoke. There are several short term consequences are arises when young people smoke such as
respiratory and non-respiratory effects. However, it is to be critically evaluated by Gall and et.al.
(2014) that not only short terms consequences are arises when people smoke. Long term
consequences are also arises when people regularly smoke. Cigarette smoker have to face lung
diseases when they are habitual to smoke. According to the view point of Chhaya and et.al.
(2015) cigarette smoking is also the cause of heart diseases and stroke. Heart and lung disease
are the main issue which may turn into the death of the adults. In addition to this, lung diseases
are also the cause of cancer which negatively impact the body and health of the adult.
Jha and Peto (2014) claimed that smoking closely affects the physical fitness and
enthusiasm of the individual. It closely impacts the performance and endurance of the young
people. In addition to this, people who smoke one pack or more than of it then there is the less
chances that they will alive for the more than seven years. Further, smoking also creates many
kind of diseases among the young people. Due to this, young people are not able to perform
their work with the high level of efficiency and effectiveness. According to the view point of
Eastwood and et.al. (2015) heart rates of young adult smokers run faster to two-three minutes
faster than the non-smokers. It indicates that heart of the young adult is closely impacted by
smoking habit of them. This statement is contradict by Gall and et.al. (2014) that smoking habit
causes the lung diseases or cancer instead of heart diseases. People who are habitual to smoke in
their early age then they are suffered from the lung cancer. It is continuously rising if people
continuously smoke.
According to the view point of Healey and et.al. (2015) young people who are used to
smoke then there is more chances that they are suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. Smoking is yje main cause of disease due to which adult face difficulty in breathing. It
causes the long term disability among the individual which may turn into death. Authors claimed
that 80% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are arises due to cigarette smoking. As per the
view point of Volkow and et.al. (2014) smoking closely impacts the each organ of the body. In
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addition to this, smoking is also the main cause of blockages in arteries which states that there is
less oxygen and blood flow to the heart. However, it is to critically evaluated by Gall and et.al.
(2014) that cigarette smoking is not the main cause of heart disease. For instance: when cigarette
consumption reduced in US market then heart disease is still on the one number one position in
relation to the cause of death in US market.
John (2014) claimed that smoking also affects the breathing aspects of the young people.
Usually adults who smoke are suffered from the attack of asthma and there by face difficulty in
breathing in the proper manner. Further, in the present scenario women are highly involved in
smoking. Women who smoke faces difficulty in their pregnancy related aspects. In this stage,
cigarette smoking proves to disastrous for both the lady and for her child. Besides this, smoking
during the pregnancy may also the cause of born of per-mature baby or child with the lower
weight. In accordance with the view point of Healey and et.al. (2015) cigarette smoking
increases the chance of diabetes among the young people rather than non-smokers. However, it is
to critically evaluated by Eastwood and et.al. (2015) that diabetes are not highly interrelated with
the smoking aspects. It occurs due to lack or changes in the the elements which may cause of
diabetes.
According to the view point of Chhaya and et.al. (2015) cigarette smoking places high
level of impact upon the eyes of the adults. They faces problem of vision loss as well as age
related macular degeneration. Thus, all these aspects clearly states that cigarette smoking places
bad impact upon the human health.
The trend of smoking has been increasing among young people chiefly because of peer
pressure and smoking typically gives pleasure to the smokers. Most of the people start smoking
especially in teenage and they get addicted by the time they reach towards the stage of
adulthood. The chief reason behind smoking is that people want to relieve stress and smoking
gives them the pleasure of forgetting about the pain and stress (McAloney and et.al., 2014).
Youngsters are getting more concerned about their status and this is the reason they get towards
smoking and alcoholism. As per youngsters viewpoints, they want to look more mature; hence
they conduct their experiments to get fun in life. At the same time, young people prefer to smoke
due to peer pressure which encourages them to smoke even twice in a day (Eastwood and et.al.,
2015). Due to lot of stress and pressure of economic and personal problems, youngsters get into
smoking and this impacts their overall health. It is estimated that each year around 207,000
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children in UK start smoking and among adult smokers, about two thirds report say that after the
age of 18 years, 68% youngsters prefer to smoke. Hence, it can be said that teenagers smoke
because they think it is cool and their friends like it as a regular habit.
Youngsters seems to be very much convincing for each other especially when it comes to
smoke and this may be particularly true when the entire friend circle and company consists of all
smokers. When youngsters see other teen smoking, they change their mindset and as a result,
they get motivation from them; hence they are also start smoking. There are several people as
well who smoke regularly even after knowing the negative impacts. Passive smoking is another
factor that encourages people to get into smoking because smoking entices them towards
smoking and other aspects (Gall and et.al., 2014). Smoking includes many hazardous elements
and it affects the overall health aspects of human body. One of the chief reasons for increasing
smoking is addiction as people are unable to come out of smoking because addiction restrict
them to quit that.
Most of the cases are also there where in some youngsters try to quit smoking but due to
addiction and peer pressure, they are unable to do so. People live busy life and due to this busy
schedule, they face more issues related to stress; thus as a result, they get into smoking more
(Chhaya and et.al., 2015). Health related issues have been increasing among youngsters and most
of them are related to smoking and alcoholism; thus people need to get aware about the same
issues so that they can quit smoking as soon as possible. From the discussion, it is clear that
smoking kills many parts of human body; thus people should pay huge concern towards such
aspects. The issues related to smoking has been accelerating and this further increases the ratio of
mortality. Current smoking ratio is increasing among youngsters; hence family members need to
be more concerned about the habits of their children.
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CHAPTER-3: RESEARCH MEHODOLOGY
3.1 Research methodology, methods and techniques
Research methodology refers to the tools and techniques which helps researcher in
finding the appropriate solution of the problem within the suitable time frame (Carson and et.al.,
2014). Research methodology entails the type of investigation which researcher undertakes. In
addition to this, it also depicts the methods which researcher undertakes to collect the data. It
facilitates the accomplishment of the research in an effective manner.
There are specifically two types of research such as qualitative and quantitative research.
In order to assess the impact of the smoking habit upon the health of the youngsters researcher
undertakes qualitative research. In this study, researcher places more emphasis upon the smoking
habit of the young people and its impact upon the human health. Thus, it is qualitative aspect
therefore researcher undertakes qualitative research.
3.2 Sampling
Sample may be defined as a subset which are selected by the researcher from the
population by undertaking the suitable sampling procedure and method (Schmidt, 2015). There
are various sampling technique such as stratified, random, purposive sampling method etc.
Researcher undertakes the purposive sampling method to select the suitable sample for the study.
In purposive sampling, researcher selects sample on the basis of their understanding in relation to
the respondent which are suitable for the research study. For the present study researcher selects
30 health and social practitioners who deals with the health disease and problems of the young
people. Through this, researcher is able to fulfill the purpose of the research by identifying the
accurate solution of the problem.
3.3 Data collection
Accuracy and appropriateness of the solution is highly dependent upon the kind of data
which are gathered by the researcher. There are mainly two types of data which researcher can
collect for their research study. Primary data are those which are collected by the researcher for
the first time as by taking into consideration the problem of the research (Rhodes and et.al.,
2014). Whereas data which are collected by the another researcher for their own research are
known as secondary data. In order to assess the impact of smoking upon the body or human
health researcher undertakes methods of primary data collection. Researcher collects the primary
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data through survey technique with the help of the questionnaire. Through this, researcher is able
to take the real or practical views of the respondents. Along with the primary data sources
researcher also undertakes secondary data sources such as books, journals, research paper and
article published by the government authority. Theses data sources also helps researcher in
finding the appropriate solution of the research problem.
3.4 Ethical consideration
Researcher also requires to undertake all the ethical aspects and consideration in their
research study. Researcher follows all the ethical aspects by maintaining the confidentiality of
respondents. It is one of the main aspect due to which respondents are hesitate to fill the
questionnaire. Researcher can encourage the respondents to fill the questionnaire by assuring
them that their identify would not be disclosed in front of the another person. Along with it,
researcher does not force to the respondent to fill the questionnaire.
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CHAPTER 4 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
Theme 1 Why young people prefer to smoke
Particulars Responses
To reduce stress 20
Status symbol 20
Drug addiction 10
On the basis of the above mentioned results it has been assessed that 20 people smoke to
reduce the level of their stress. Health and social care practitioner’s states that stress is one of the
main cause due to this large number of adults take resort of cigarette smoking. Whereas 20
practitioners claimed that status symbol is one of the reason due to which adults or young people
prefers to smoke. In the present era, young people assume that smoking represents high living
standard. Is is also the main cause behind the preference of people to smoke. As per the above
mentioned figures stress and status symbol account for the same percentage. Thus, it has been
identified that stress and status symbol is one of the main reason due to which young people
smoke. In contrary to this, 10 practitioners claimed that people who are addictive to make use of
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drugs are attracted to smoke. Addiction towards the drugs is also reason due to which people
prefers to smoke. Thus, stress and status symbol is the main aspect due to which young people
prefer to smoke.
Theme 2 which element of the body is highly impacted due to smoke
Particulars Responses
Heart 15
Lung 30
Brain 5
According to the result of the survey it has been identified that cigarette smoking
adversely impacts the lungs. 30 practitioners stated that lungs are highly affected when
individual smoke. Inhalation of fumes closely affects the lung of the adult which may cause of
blockage in arteries. It is the main reason which develop lung cancer in the human body and may
cause of the early death. Cough is also the cause due to which adults are suffered from lung
diseases. In contrary to this, 15 health and social care practitioner presented that cigarette
smoking closely impacts the heart of adults. Young people who regularly smoke faces difficulty
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in breathing. Besides this, smoking also affects the blood circulation among the adults. Where as
5 practitioner presents their view that brain is highly impact when individual smoke. On the basis
of this aspect it can be states that lung is the main element of the body which is highly impacted
when adult smoke.
Theme 3 Is smoking the main cause of cancer
Particulars Responses
Yes 35
No 5
Sometimes 10
According to the above mentioned figures it has been analyzed that 35 practitioners’
presents that smoking is the main cause of cancer. As smoking consists of the inhalation of the
fumes. Thus, it highly impact the throat and there by lungs of the young people. Smoking is
highly associated with the throat of young people. Thus, smoking is the main reason behind the
increase in the lung diseases. Practitioner are the one who deals with the problems of the
patients. Thus, they stated that cigarette smoking is the cause of lung cancer. In contrary to this,
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5 practitioner claimed that smoking is not the cause of cancer. There are also the the toxic
elements which may cause of the cancer. Nevertheless, large number of respondents claimed that
smoking is the main cause of cancer.
Theme 4 Is cigarette smoking having impact upon the other members of the society
Particulars Responses
Yes 35
No 15
The above figure clearly represents that cigarette smoking closely impacts the other
members of the society. On the basis of the result of survey 35 practitioner claimed that adult
who smoke also affects the other members of the society. Individual who smoke also affects the
other people who sit near to them. Whereas 15 practitioner states that cigarette smoking does not
have high impact upon the other member of the society.
Theme 5 If people smoke but do not inhale it then is it dangerous for them
Particulars Responses
Yes 45
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No 5
Smoking hampers health of people even if they do not inhale it; still it is dangerous for
human health. In such context, 45 practitioners said that smoking hampers human body even if
they do not inhale it because passive smoking is more hazardous than to active smoking. They
said that the overall impacts of smoking can be seen on different parts of human body. Thus,
remaining 5 said that smoking is not dangerous if it is not inhaled. Hence, it is evident that
smoking is dangerous for active and passive both the smokers.
Theme 6 Which category of the people prefer to smoke more
Particulars Responses
Teenagers 25
Young people 20
Old people 5
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While asking this question, 25 practitioners said that the category of teenagers is the one
that smokes the most and they also come under those category where in mortality rate is high. 20
practitioners said that young people smokes the most because of peer pressure and also due to
addiction. They said that youngsters smoke so that they can maintain their standard of living in
the society. While, 5 of the respondent stated that, old people smoke at regular basis which is
really harmful for their level of physical state as well as for the people around them. Hence, it is
evident that smoking is common in all the age groups.
Theme 7 Had you organized any campaign to develop the awareness among the young
people in relation to the impact of smoking upon the health
Particulars Responses
Yes 40
No 5
A few times 5
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While asking this question, health care practitioners have articulated that they usually
conduct such campaigns where in they aware people about the ill impacts of smoking. 40 health
practitioners said that they have organized various events for smokers so that they can quit the
habit of smoking. On the basis of responses, it is clear that health care department of UK is
concerned about the safety and security aspects of people. Remaining 5 said that they have not
conducted any such session because they generate awareness in the society in different ways.
Theme 8 Had you introduced any measure which helps chain smoker to convert their bad
habit into good
Particulars Responses
Yes 35
No 15
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Several measures needs to be taken by the health care practitioners so that they can
reduce the habit related to smoking. Further, while asking this question, 35 care practitioners
have said that they have taken significant measures to reduce the impact of smoking and they
have said that some of the people have changed their habits and they are now also eradicating
smoking habit. Remaining 15 health care practitioners said that they have yet not taken any
measure concerned with chain smoking and they said that this is the reason the ratio of issues
related to smoking has been increasing continuously in the society.
Theme 9 What are the chances that smoking will kill the person
Particulars Responses
40-60% 10
60-75% 20
75-90% 20
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Smoking can kill the person because it includes toxic elements that harm overall human
health. Hence, in such context, 10 practitioners said that there are 40-60% chances where in the
patients can die if they smoke more. However, on the other hand, 20 practitioners said that there
are 60-75% probabilities of death if degree of smoking enhances. Remaining 20 said that 75-
90% smokers can die in early stage. Thus, from the entire discussion, it is evident that smoking is
hazardous for health; hence proper promotion is required so that people can quit smoking and
they can also eradicate the activity from their habitual list.
Theme 10 What are the chances to which people can quit the habit of smoke
Particulars Responses
20-30% 10
30-40% 10
40-55% 30
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Smoking is that issue that can be managed if smokers have the potential to quit smoking
as early as possible. Hence, in such respect, 10 practitioners said that there are 20-30% chances
where in individual can quit smoking; however 10 practitioners said that there are 30-40%
chances through which an individual can quit smoking. Apart from this, the majority of
practitioners (30) said that there are 40-55% chances whereby smokers can quit smoking. Thus,
from the discussion it is clear that the habit of smoking can be reduced if adopting defined
alternatives.
Theme 11 Are chewing tobacco and snuff the safe alternative to cigarette smoking
Particulars Responses
Yes 30
No 10
A few times 10
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While asking this question, 30 care practitioners have said that chewing tobacco is an
alternative form through which the habit of smoking can be reduced. Hence, practitioners also
give advice to the smokers to use all such alternatives so that they can at least come out of this
habit as early as possible. On the other hand, 10 practitioners said that the alternative is not
useful since smokers feel pleasured when they smoke and this is the reason they get addicted
towards smoking aspects. Remaining 10 practitioners said that a few times, this alternative can
work and they also said that they have seen cases related to the same. Most of the time, chewing
gums are suggested by the practitioners itself to all the youngsters so that they can give a step to
quit smoking. Hence, from the discussion, it is clear that habits of smokers is difficult to change.
Theme 12 How frequently the case arises in the health care centers in relation to the people
who smoke
The cases related to smoking has been augmenting in the society and more people are
getting impacted from smoking and other aspects. Hence, in such context, the health care
practitioners have articulated that issues related to smoking has been increasing from past many
years because changes are prevailing in the preferences of customers. Most of the health related
issues are prevailing among youngsters and this affects the overall health aspects. Hence, while
asking this question, it can be said that issues related to smoking has been increasing frequently;
thus it is essential for the care practitioners to make several provisions in the health care aspects.
Theme 13 Which element in cigarette smoke is very harmful
Particulars Responses
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Nicotine 30
Arsenic 10
Carbon monoxide 10
While asking this question, it is revealed that smoking is very much harmful because it
includes toxic elements and all such element makes the person addicted about smoking. Out of
50, 10 said that heavy metals like arsenic and cadmium are included in side stream cigarette
smoke and this also affects environment and develops more pollution. This is further highly
hazardous for human health. The health care practitioners have also revealed that smoking
cigarettes produces 4000 chemicals and many are toxic and causes cancer to human body. 10
practitioners said that components related to carbon monoxide remain in the air as environmental
tobacco smoke creates more pollution. The majority of practitioners have given their consent
towards nicotine which is highly hazardous for human health; thus consumption of the same
needs to be avoided for developed health standards. Negative impacts of smoking
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CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
On the basis of above discussion, it is clear that youngsters smoke more because of many
reasons and this smoking affects their overall health aspects. School and college going students
prefer to smoke more so as to get more relaxation from the daily activities. The impacts of
smoking can be chiefly seen on lungs and liver and as a result it causes throat and lung cancer.
Cigarette smoking is considered as beneficial among youngsters because they get internal
satisfaction after smoking. This further encourages them to take drugs as well and as a result,
they get addicted towards all these aspects. On the basis of above findings, it can be said that
social values and beliefs have been impacting the mindset of people and as a result, they get
engaged into smoking habits. In terms of conclusion, it can be said that smoking related issues
needs to be reduced so that to promote healthy society. Health standards in the society needs to
be improved; thus the practitioners are required to organize numerous campaigns for making the
people about these consequences. To consider social values and beliefs, the degree of smoking
needs to be reduced for the overall safety of the society.
Concluding, it can be articulated that people who smoke more faces more issues related
to brain and lung cancer and this also impacts the quality of life. Teenagers are getting addicted
towards smoking and due to status symbol, they encourage others as well to do the same. The,
chances to quit smoking can be reduced if people aware themselves about the negative impacts
of smoking. Similarly, it has also been evaluated that youngsters who live away from their
family gets addicted towards smoking because no one remains with them to look after their
activities. Peer pressure is increasing among the youngsters and this is the reason they get more
addicted towards smoking and alcoholism. Hence, as per the negative impacts of smoking, it is
clear that smoking is highly hazardous activity for people; therefore they need to quit that as
early as possible. In such context, it is essential for the family members to take care of the
activities of their children so that they may not get involved in all such activities. Health related
provisions needs to be promoted more in the society so that people can aware others as well
regarding the effects of smoking.
It is also suggested to the parents to guide their children properly so that they can
comprehend the negative impacts of smoking. There should be certain provision related to
cigarette smoking and according to that specifications, smoking related issues can be minimized.
To reduce the impacts of smoking, it is essential for the health care practitioners to organize
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several events and promotional campaigns so that smoking related habits can be minimized.
Tobacco consumption is another aspect for smoking and that highly drives people to get into
smoking. Hence, it is vital for the people to reduce the habit of smoking because that gives long
term impacts to human health. Health care practitioners must have to conduct counseling session
so that motive behind smoking can be identified. Proper counseling is another medium through
which people can be properly guided towards negative impacts of smoking. Several changes are
also required in health standards where in people's activities should be changed regarding
smoking and alcoholism. The parents must develop adequate environment at home so that
youngsters can properly discuss their issues prevailing in their life.
Parents also have to make sure that they are treating their children properly and they are
not smoking in front of their children. Apart from these suggestion, it is also vital for the care
practitioners to organize physical exercise sessions including meditation and yoga so that stress
can be managed. People can get away from smoking if they are able to manage their life without
stress and problems. Hence, it is suggested to the youngsters to use several substitutes so that
gradually they can reduce the habit of smoking. At the same time, electronic smoking can also be
adopted at the initial stage because addiction can not be removed from the habitual aspects.
Thus, these particular alternatives can be adopted so that at least youngsters can try to reduce
smoking.
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