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Measures of tobacco control along with promotion of tobacco cessation will have a great impact in reducing the burden tobacco-related diseases. The objectives of current paper were to create cancer awareness and understand predictors influencing use of smokeless tobacco among the public transport bus employees.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Around 4000 public transport bus employees in Mumbai were enrolled after obtaining written informed consent. They were randomized in four arms. Pretest and posttest were conducted to assess their knowledge attitudes and practices regarding tobacco use. Employees were given detailed health education regarding hazards of tobacco and were invited for oral cancer screening. 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