Knowledge on the Effects of Tobacco by Smokers in Barbosa Ferraz PR Brazil

  • Selson Garutti Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
  • Victor Hugo Livão Leon Centro de Ensino Superior de Maringá – CESUMAR
Keywords: Smoking, Effects, Risk Factors.

Abstract

Current investigation evaluates smokers’ knowledge on the effects triggered by inhaling tobacco. Quantitative research was undertaken in Barbosa Ferraz PR Brazil, with 47 randomly-chosen subjects, 22 females and 25 males, aged 18 years or over. People under 18 years were excluded and also those who did not accept the research terms. Results show that most smokers do not think in giving up smoking even though they believe that smoking causes many diseases, including cancer.

Author Biographies

Selson Garutti, Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Professor de Antropologia & Filosofia.
Victor Hugo Livão Leon, Centro de Ensino Superior de Maringá – CESUMAR
Bacharel em Enfermagem pelo Centro de Ensino Superior de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: victo_leon@hotmail.com
Published
2011-02-03
Section
Artigos Originais