Child labour in tobacco induustries and its impacts on their health (A case study of district Sawabi & Mardan)

The present study was carried out in Sawabi and Mardan districts. The major objectives were to examine the socio-economic profile of the respondents and impacts of Tobacco on their health. Purposively four villages from Sawabi and two villages from Mardan districts were selected. However 150 respondents on random basis were chosen from these villages. Through interview schedule data were collected and descriptive statistics were used for data analyses. After analysis it was found that 96% respondents’ income level were below the poverty line and have joined the job in tobacco industries for their family supports. The remaining 03% reported dropped out from schooling due to teacher punishment while 01% lack of interest. The impact on their health was also recorded. Throat, respiratory, skin and cancer diseases were found more sever than the other diseases in the study area.. The result of the study recommended, to launch developmental programs in the project area by government, to alleviate poverty and improve socio-economic condition of the target population for their family support. More hospitals and trained doctors are also required for health services in the study area.