Non-smokers
Smokers
Meherab Arsalan & Salman Khan
Objective of Survey
• Motivation behind starting to smoke
• Social acceptance of smoking
• Self view on smoking
Participants smokers ratio
No
45%
Yes
55%
Age most people likely to start smoking
16-20
20-24
24-28
6%
12%
82%
Does smoking effects health
No
40%
Yes
60%
Likely behavior when smoking
I have placed smoking limits on myself (i.e. don't smoke in my car, home,
workplace, etc.)
I do not believe secondhand smoke hurts anyone in any way.
I do not hide the fact that I smoke from anyone.
I am conscious not to let some people know that I smoke (i.e. parents, teachers,
boss, spouse, doctor, etc.).
If a non-smoker gets on my nerves, I will intentionally blow smoke toward them.
I always consider others around me when smoking and don't smoke in front of
children or non-smokers, unless they say it's okay.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Things that influence to start smoking
You were able to buy or obtain cigarettes easily as a minor.
You liked the smell of cigarettes and thought the taste would be a pleasant…
You started as a dare or on a bet from a friend or acquaintance.
You have/had many problems in your life, and at the time you started smoking
You believe smoking is a sign of maturity.
The rebellious side of you.
Advertising in stores, windows, sidewalk signs, etc.
Television/Movie advertising.
You knew someone that smoked that you looked up to and respected
Many of your friends encouraged you to try it.
Many of your friends smoke/smoked
Your parents or other close relatives encouraged you to try it.
Your parents smoke/smoked.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
The ratio of participants that tried to quit smoking recently
No
44%
Yes
56%
Conclusion
From the data we have collected we can conclude that most of the smokers start while they are adolescents.
The root cause of starting are mainly due to their friends influencing and the access to buying cigarettes are
fairly easy as minors. Most smokers understand it is injurious to health and also there is a shade of
ashamedness when smoking so most of them try to do it discreetly away from their elderly or loved ones.
Link to survey