The sample comprised of 500 pregnant women in 05 eco geographical zones of Rajasthan (Aravalli plains, Mewar Dry- land, Desert, Eastern-hills).The primary source of data was collected through interview schedule. Statistical analysis was done by mean and percentage. The study revealed a relationship between abortion in pregnant women and their alcohol intake, tobacco chewing and smoking. In this study 73 cases of abortions were recorded. Out of these 58.90 percent were from the rural areas while 41.09 percent from the urban area. Statistics regarding abortions caused by alcohol, smoking and tobacco- chewing in women under study were: Alcohol (Rural 23.02% and Urban 20%); Tobacco chewing (Rural 30.23%) and urban 13.33%) and smoking (Rural 27.90 and Urban 16.66%). The percentage of smokers and tobacco chewers were higher in the rural areas of all the eco-geographical zones. However, the percentage of alcohol-consuming women was higher in the urban areas of the Mewar Hills only in comparison to the rest of the zones.

Further way forward is suggested not to take alcohol during pregnancy and if they cannot remain without taking it, they should take only a small quantity at a time so that it does not affect the growing child adversely.