Extent of exposure to scented candles and prevalence of respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms amongst young university students.

Background: Incense burning such as scented candles are commonly used in Arabian Gulf regions as it is thought to produce relaxing effects on people's mood. This study is conducted to examine the prevalence of scented candles' usage, extent of exposure and its effects on individuals' health based on symptoms prevalence in young university students.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on university students from different regions in Saudi Arabia.