Study Shows Smoking Among Omani Teens
A recent study conducted by Sultan Qaboos University and 17 Omani researchers confirmed that the prevalence of teenage smoking among Omani youth is increasing alarmingly, with 17.6% having tried tobacco and 9.7% currently using it. Additionally, 42.3% are exposed to secondhand smoke in public places, and 61.7% are aware that tobacco is harmful to health, yet 60.8% do not see secondhand smoke as a real danger. The study indicates that adolescence is a critical window for starting smoking, with social factors contributing to its spread. It calls for more awareness campaigns and stricter protective measures to halt the rising rates of smoking among young people.
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