Effects Of Smoking on Oral Health of University Students In Hayatabad Peshawar.

Abstract

Introduction:

Smoking is one of the least harmful sources of disease and death worldwide.  To determine the impact of tobacco smoking on oral health among students and the relationship between smokers and non-smokers. to assess the oral health and brushing habits of several departments' students based on age (16–20 years, 21–25 years, 26–30 years).

Material and Methods:

A total of 125 students voluntarily participated in the descriptive cross-sectional study. They filled out a pre-design questionnaire with thorough information, and data were gathered from several universities in Hayatabad, Peshawar.

Results:

A study involving 125 students was carried out to investigate the impact of smoking on dental health. A total of 125 samples were gathered from students enrolled in various programs, including radiology, dental hygiene, medical lab technician, and other programs. There are 22.4% female students and 77.6% male students among them. There are 30 smokers and 67 non-smokers among the male population, while there are only 27 non-smokers and 1 smoker among the female population. 6.4% of all pupils do not brush, 17.6% brush once a day, and 33.6% brush twice or three times a day.