smoking

"Objective: To analyse the various Social, economic, mental and

psychological factors affecting the consumption habits of various
sections of the population."
Why did you start smoking?

% • Majority of people started

smoking because of boredom
18 and curiosity and then second
28
majority people started to seem
8
cool.

46

Peer pressure Stress/Frustration Curiosity/Boredom To seem cool

Does peer pressure act as continuing influence on
you consumption?
% • The majority of people are
conscious about there limit but
10% 12%
the second majority people
Yes. I sometimes smoke
when I don't want to accepted that they are
Yes. I don't want to be
influenced by peer pressure
left out.FOMO

No. I deny chances

32% because I'm conscious of
my limits
46%
No. the opinion of my
peers about me is none
of my concern
How much money do you spend each month
on tobacco products?
Sales
10%

less than 500

less than 1500

less than 2000

48%
30%
less than 2500

12%
Do you consider cigarettes to be an essential
commodity?
%
Yes of course. It's a part of me
now.

20%
28% Yes. I have one whenever I
have free time

No. it's just an escape I can

10% live without them

No. I have other substitutes to

counter the urge.

42%
Does the change in the price of the cigarettes
act as deterrent to your consumption?
%
10%
18%

42%
30%

Yes. My consumption has reduced because of an increase

Yes. Any further increase and I can't afford them
No. I will purchase them irrespective of the price
No. wait.. They aren't 10 rupees anymore. Sorry didn't notice
Does the university atmosphere act as a catalyst to
your consumption?
14%
22%

16%

48%

Yes. I don't smoke when I go back home Yes. I smoke more in college than at home
No. makes no difference No. other factors are more important
Do you think a hectic academic schedule is a
contributory factor to your consumption pattern?
14%

26%

16%
44%

Yes. A puff a day keeps the stress away.

Yes. My consumption spikes around deadlines
No. I have a good control of my habits
No. My consumption is more dependent on other factors.
Has onscreen depiction of smoking influenced you
to?
4%

16%

12%

68%

start smoking increased smoking continue smoking no impact

Do you believe cigarettes to be a gateway to other
intoxicants?
yes no can't say

2%

35%

63%
Do you think educational level of an individual is a
good indicator to judge the choices a person makes
with his lifestyle?
Yes. An educated person is more informed Yes. Education means a better lifestyle
No. educated doesn't meant aware No. educated people are prone to pitfalls too

2%

33%
42%

23%
Are you aware of the inconveniences caused
to non- smokers because of your habits?
Column1
4%
6%
24%

16%
50%

YES
YES but who cares
Yes. I try to cut down when they're around.
No. never thought about it
No. never had a complaint