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In this prospective study 5363 patients (3195 Male and 2168 Female) were questioned about smoking habits. 1148 (21.40%) (1047 male and 101 female) were found to be smokers. Cigarette smoking was most popular mode among males (49.77%) Hukka being least popular (17%) with 33.23% smoking both. Among females Hukka was most popular (72.27%) and cigarette least popular (10.89%) with 16.83% smoking both. 45.59% males and 65.71% females stopped smoking immediately. 24.60% males and 5.71% females reduced by 50%. 5.19% males restarted smoking. All female patients complied with advice and did not restart.
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