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The Causes And Consequences Of Cigarette Smoking Among Youth
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This study is set to examine the causes and consequences of cigarette smoking among youths in Dutsinma local government Area of Katsina State. The study examined the factors responsible for youth involvement in cigarette smoking and its effect on the health and general well-being of youths in the study area. The study employed the quantitative and qualitative research methods to obtain data from the respondents. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents for the study. Questionnaires and indepth interviews methods were used to obtain data from the respondents. Findings of the study revealed that the major factors responsible for cigarette smoking among youths include the need to feel sociable, to chase bore-dam and to feel warm. It was also discovered that smoking carried a lot of consequences ranging from health related issues, to possibility to influence youths into anti-social behaviour. The study recommended that policy frameworks be draw up by the government towards discouraging tobacco companies from operating in the country. also, public enlightenment and sensitization on the negative effect of cigarette should be stepped up.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudySmoking is
a practice in which a substances such as, tobacco, marijuana or
cannabis is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled Akintaro (2015). It
is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreation of
drug use, as combustion release the active substances in drugs such as
nicotine and makes them available for absorption through the lungs. It
can be done as a part of rituals to induce trances and spiritual
enlightenment ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudySmoking is
a practice in which a substances such as, tobacco, marijuana or
cannabis is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled Akintaro (2015). It
is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreation of
drug use, as combustion release the active substances in drugs such as
nicotine and makes them available for absorption through the lungs. It
can be done as a part of rituals to induce trances and spiritual
enlightenment ... Continue reading---
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