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'Smoking among medical students high'  

"Stop smoking" is easier said than done. Many doctors who say don't smoke are chain smokers themselves, claims the Indian global health professional student survey conducted by the World Health Organisation and the health ministry.

A survey conducted in 15 medical colleges in India found that there is a high prevalence of tobacco consumption among medical students. The report also pointed out a poor enforcement of smoking ban and poor cessation help.

Out of the 1,321 students sampled, the prevalence of cigarette smoking and use of tobacco products was higher among the third-year students.

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