Effect of religion on the smoking behavior among adolescents: A Quantitative Analysis about smoking perceptions

Authors

  • Abdul Wahid PhD Scholar, Dept. of Islamic Studies, HITEC University Taxila Author
  • Sidra Rasool PhD scholar, Sheikh Zayed Islamic centre, Punjab University Lahore Author
  • Farhadullah Associate professor, Dept. of Islamic Studies, HITEC University Taxila Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51506/x41bfh85

Keywords:

Smoking behavior, Islamic teachings, Issues of adolescents

Abstract

The study begins by highlighting smoking as a significant global health concern, with mortality and morbidity impacting millions of people worldwide. It mentions the rising numbers of smokers, with 1.3 billion smokers globally, a large percentage of whom live in developing countries. It notes that smoking causes 5 million deaths annually, a figure that may rise to 10 million by 2025. The economic burden of smoking-related illnesses is also significant, with an estimated cost of $200 billion annually. Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports there are over 1 billion smokers, with smoking being the main cause of 6 million deaths per year.

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Published

2018-12-31

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 50 (2018): AL-AZVA

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