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Background:
South Asian communities are thought to be at high-risk for oral cancer, primarily because of various tobacco-related
habits. Smoking of tobacco is common in Nepal and is prevalent among any age and both the sexes. There has been
little research on the rural community’s perception on these habits.
Aim and Objectives:
The aim of this study was to assess the oral health problems, prevalence of use of tobacco products and awareness of
oral effects of tobacco products among the people of Garamani village in Eastern Nepal.
Materials and Methods:
A household based survey was conducted in all the nine wards of Garamani village. Interview was conducted using
pre-tested semi structured questionnaire including background characteristics, oral health issues and use of tobacco
products. The data was analyzed to calculate percentages and proportions.
Results:
Most respondents were tobacco consumers. Although 42% were aware of its ill-effects like cancer, ulcers and addic-

Cigarette smoking, oral health, smokeless tobacco