Abstract

India has the highest rate of oral cancer worldwide. Despite all attempts, tobacco use remains a major health issue in India, where one-third of the population smokes. The objective of this article is to analyze knowledge on understanding of tobacco cessation policies and the adverse effects of tobacco among cab drivers in Kanpur. Materials & Methods- A structured questionnaire-based study was designed to find the tobacco use, knowledge regarding laws of tobacco use, attitude regardingquitting tobacco was assessed. The questionnaire was administered to Taxi and Bus drivers working in Kanpur district of UP, India. Results-This study included 400 participants aged 18 to 60. 81% of interviewees smoked or used smokeless tobacco, and 77% were uninformed of the government's smoke cessation policies. Despite the existence of various policies, the vast majority of cigarette smokers were unaware of them. Conclusion-The study found that the majority of participants were aware of tobacco's detrimental consequences. They knew anything about cessation clinics. We also discovered that despite being implemented, tobacco cessation programs were not socially supported.

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