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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| Key health themes and reporting of numerical cigarette-waterpipe equivalence in online news articles reporting on waterpipe tobacco smoking: a content analysis | 2015 | Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hy | Read more... |
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Tobacco control
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob.Control
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
24
Issue
1
Start Page
43
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47
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LR: 20151119; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/07/18 [aheadofprint];
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England
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 23868396
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eng
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10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-050981 [doi]
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INTRODUCTION: There is anecdotal evidence that health messages interpreted from waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) research are inconsistent, such as comparing the health effects of one WTS session with that of 100 cigarettes. This study aimed to identify key health themes about WTS discussed by online news media, and how numerical cigarette-waterpipe equivalence (CWE) was being interpreted. METHODS: We identified 1065 online news articles published between March 2011 and September 2012 using the 'Google Alerts' service. We screened for health themes, assessed statements mentioning CWE and reported differences between countries. We used logistic regression to identify factors associated with articles incorrectly reporting a CWE equal to or greater than 100 cigarettes, in the absence of any comparative parameter ('CWE >/=100 cigarettes'). RESULTS: Commonly mentioned health themes were the presence of tobacco (67%) and being as bad as cigarettes (49%), and we report on differences between countries. While 10.8% of all news articles contained at least one positive health theme, 22.9% contained a statement about a CWE. Most of these (18.6% total) were incorrectly a CWE >/=100 cigarettes, a quarter of which were made by healthcare professionals/organisations. Compared with the Middle East, articles from the USA and the UK were the most significant predictors to contain a CWE >/=100 cigarettes statement. CONCLUSIONS: Those wishing to write or publish information related to WTS may wish to avoid comparing WTS to cigarettes using numerical values as this is a major source of confusion. Future research is needed to address the impact of the media on the attitudes, initiation and cessation rates of waterpipe smokers.
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Jawad,M., Bakir,A.M., Ali,M., Jawad,S., Akl,E.A.
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20130718
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| A comparative study of systemic carcinogen exposure in waterpipe smokers, cigarette smokers and non-smokers | 2015 | Read more... | |
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Tob Control
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob.Control
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Volume
24
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2
Start Page
125
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7
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en
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BACKGROUND: In the past decade, waterpipe smoking-also known as hookah, shisha, narghileh-has increased among youth. The scarcity of rigorous studies linking waterpipe smoking to smoking-related diseases has hindered policy and regulatory efforts to confront the waterpipe epidemic. This study compares systemic carcinogen exposure between independent groups of exclusive waterpipe smokers, cigarette smokers and non-smokers. METHODS: This study was conducted at the Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies (SCTS) in Aleppo, Syria, between 2010 and 2011. First morning urinary samples were collected from three groups of subjects; exclusive daily waterpipe smokers (n=24), exclusive daily cigarette smokers (n=23), and non-smokers (n=28). These samples were analysed for carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1- butanol (NNAL) using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). RESULTS: Our results show that waterpipe smokers are exposed to about 5-10 times greater NNAL than non-smokers. Mean (95% CI) free and total NNAL was 0.7 (0.3 to 1. 4) and 3.9 (1.6 to 9.5) pg/mL urine for non-smokers, 8.4 (4.8 to 14.8) and 33.0 (21.6 to 50.6) pg/mL urine for waterpipe smokers, and 10.7 (5.0 to 22.6) and 46.8 (27.6 to 79.3) pg/mL urine for cigarette smokers (p
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Al Ali, Radwan, Rastam,Samer, Ibrahim,Iman, Bazzi,Asma, Fayad,Sanaa, Shihadeh,Alan L., Zaatari,Ghazi S., Maziak,Wasim
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| 'Herbal' but potentially hazardous: an analysis of the constituents and smoke emissions of tobacco-free waterpipe products and the air quality in the cafés where they are served | 2015 | Read more... | |
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Tob Control
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Tob.Control
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Volume
24
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3
Start Page
290
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7
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BACKGROUND: There are limited data on the composition and smoke emissions of 'herbal' shisha products and the air quality of establishments where they are smoked. METHODS: Three studies of 'herbal' shisha were conducted: (1) samples of 'herbal' shisha products were chemically analysed; (2) 'herbal' and tobacco shisha were burned in a waterpipe smoking machine and main and sidestream smoke analysed by standard methods and (3) the air quality of six waterpipe cafés was assessed by measurement of CO, particulate and nicotine vapour content. RESULTS: We found considerable variation in heavy metal content between the three products sampled, one being particularly high in lead, chromium, nickel and arsenic. A similar pattern emerged for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Smoke emission analyses indicated that toxic byproducts produced by the combustion of 'herbal' shisha were equivalent or greater than those produced by tobacco shisha. The results of our air quality assessment demonstrated that mean PM2.5 levels and CO content were significantly higher in waterpipe establishments compared to a casino where cigarette smoking was permitted. Nicotine vapour was detected in one of the waterpipe cafés. CONCLUSIONS: 'Herbal' shisha products tested contained toxic trace metals and PAHs levels equivalent to, or in excess of, that found in cigarettes. Their mainstream and sidestream smoke emissions contained carcinogens equivalent to, or in excess of, those of tobacco products. The content of the air in the waterpipe cafés tested was potentially hazardous. These data, in aggregate, suggest that smoking 'herbal' shisha may well be dangerous to health.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-051169
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Hammal,Fadi, Chappell,Alyssa, Wild,T C., Kindzierski,Warren, Shihadeh,Alan, Vanderhoek,Amanda, Huynh,Cong Khanh, Plateel,Gregory, Finegan,Barry A.
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| Central and peripheral cardiovascular changes immediately after waterpipe smoking | 2014 | Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences . | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Inhalation toxicology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Inhal.Toxicol.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
26
Issue
10
Start Page
579
Other Pages
587
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JID: 8910739; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1091-7691; 0895-8378
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PMID: 25144473
Language
eng
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Clinical Trial; Journal Article; IM
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10.3109/08958378.2014.936572 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Tobacco cigarette smoking is a global health problem that kills millions each year. Recently, tobacco smoking using a waterpipe (WP) has become popular worldwide. However, unlike cigarettes, the cardiovascular (CV) risks associated with WP smoking are uncertain. In this study, the immediate effects of WP smoking on central and peripheral CV indices were evaluated in 53 young healthy smokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Strain-gauge plethysmography was used to measure forearm blood flow (Bf), vascular resistance (Vr), and venous capacitance (Vc) and outflow (Vf) at rest (R) and after occlusion (Oc), whereas heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were measured using standard automated auscultatory methods immediately before and after a 30-min WP smoking session. RESULTS: Smoking resulted in HR, diastolic BP, mean arterial BP, rate pressure product and OcVr increases (p
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Alomari,M.A., Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Shqair,D.M., Eissenberg,T.
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| Waterpipe effects on pulmonary function and cardiovascular indices: a comparison to cigarette smoking in real life situation | 2014 | Doctoral School of Sciences and Technologies, Lebanese University , Beirut , Lebanon . | Read more... |
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Inhalation toxicology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Inhal.Toxicol.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
26
Issue
10
Start Page
620
Other Pages
627
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LR: 20151119; JID: 8910739; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1091-7691; 0895-8378
Accession Number
PMID: 25144476
Language
eng
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10.3109/08958378.2014.945106 [doi]
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25144476
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INTRODUCTION: Smoking is known to have physiological effects on biological systems. The purpose of this study is to evaluate acute and chronic effects on pulmonary functions and cardiovascular indices of waterpipe (WP) smoking in real life circumstances. METHODS: Three groups were included in the study: non-smokers (N = 42), WP smokers (N = 42) and cigarette smokers (N = 48). A questionnaire was completed for each participant, in addition to pulmonary function [forced expiratory volume at 1 s (FEV1), 6 s (FEV6), percentage of FEV1/FEV6], and cardiovascular [diastolic blood pressure (DBP), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and heart rate (HR)] measures, taken before and after smoking. RESULTS: Mean values of FEV1, FEV6, FEV1/FEV6, DBP and SBP in WP and cigarette smokers were very close. However, WP smoking significantly increased HR compared to cigarette smokers (p = 0.007); duration of smoking, age at first WP and quantity of smoking affected pulmonary function and cardiovascular values. In the subgroup of WP smokers, DBP was acutely increased by a larger WP size (p = 0.011), while the FEV6 was acutely increased by a smaller WP size (p = 0.045). CONCLUSION: WP smoking affected the cardiovascular system more than cigarette smoking, while it had similar effects on pulmonary function.
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Layoun,N., Saleh,N., Barbour,B., Awada,S., Rachidi,S., Al-Hajje,A., Bawab,W., Waked,M., Salameh,P.
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| A study on particles and some microbial markers in waterpipe tobacco smoke | 2014 | Lund University, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Medical Microbiology, Solvegatan 23, SE-22362 Lund, Sweden.; Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden.; Division of Ergonomics and | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
The Science of the total environment
Periodical, Abbrev.
Sci.Total Environ.
Pub Date Free Form
15-Nov
Volume
499
Issue
Start Page
107
Other Pages
113
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LR: 20160701; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0330500; 0 (Lipopolysaccharides); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Ca
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1879-1026; 0048-9697
Accession Number
PMID: 25181042
Language
eng
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10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.08.055 [doi]
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Waterpipe smoking is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Research has shown that cigarette smoke, in addition to hundreds of carcinogenic and otherwise toxic compounds, may also contain compounds of microbiological origin. In the present study we analyzed waterpipe smoke for some microbial compounds. Both of the two markers studied, viz 3-hydroxy fatty acids of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and ergosterol of fungal biomass, were found in waterpipe tobacco, in amounts similar as previously found in cigarette tobacco, and in smoke. Waterpipe mainstream smoke contained on average 1800 pmol LPS and 84.4 ng ergosterol produced per session. An average concentration of 2.8 pmol/m(3) of LPS was found in second hand smoke during a 1-2-h waterpipe smoking session while ergosterol was not detected; corresponding concentrations from smoking five cigarettes were 22.2 pmol/m(3) of LPS and 87.5 ng/m(3) of ergosterol. This is the first time that waterpipe smoking has been shown to create a bioaerosol. In the present study we also found that waterpipe smoking generated several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and high fraction of small (
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Elsevier B.V
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Markowicz,P., Londahl,J., Wierzbicka,A., Suleiman,R., Shihadeh,A., Larsson,L.
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Date of Electronic
20140830
PMCID
PMC4297659
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| Understanding psychosocial aspects of waterpipe smoking among college students | 2014 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
American Journal of Health Behavior
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Health Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
38
Issue
3
Start Page
440
Other Pages
447
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LR: 20150227; GR: 1R01CA1333149/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9602338; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1945-7359; 1087-3244
Accession Number
PMID: 25181764
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
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org/10.5993/AJHB.38.3.13 [doi]
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OBJECTIVE: To gain an understanding of the psychosocial and environmental influences on waterpipe smoking among college students. Participants were 49 university students who were regular waterpipe smokers. METHODS: A series of in-depth, in-person, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted. RESULTS: It was a common belief that wa- ter in the waterpipe absorbed all the "impurities" in the tobacco and that it was safer and less addictive than smoking cigarettes. Main reasons for waterpipe smoking were social acceptance, peer influence, socializing with friends, perception of looking "cool" and physiological effects commonly referred to as "buzz." CONCLUSIONS: Interventions focusing on changing the perceptions of college students regarding health hazards associated with waterpipe smoking should be developed.
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Sharma,E., Clark,P.I., Sharp,K.E.
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| The waterpipe: a new way of hooking youth on tobacco | 2014 | Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. | Read more... |
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The American Journal on Addictions / American Academy of Psychiatrists in Alcoholism and Addictions
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Addict.
Pub Date Free Form
Mar-Apr
Volume
23
Issue
2
Start Page
103
Other Pages
107
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LR: 20150509; CI: Copyright (c) American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.; GR: R01 DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/Uni
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1521-0391; 1055-0496
Accession Number
PMID: 25187045
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review; IM
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10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12073.x [doi]
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25187045
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BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking continues to be the number one preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several evidence-based interventions and policies have been successful in reducing cigarette smoking in developed countries. Globally, however, many beginning smokers are introduced to tobacco by means other than cigarettes. In particular, waterpipe smoking (a.k.a. hookah, narghile, shisha) has been dramatically increasing among youth worldwide. METHODS: In this short review, I will introduce the reader to this emerging tobacco use method and focus on its addictive properties, and how this pertains to the development of effective interventions to curb its spread. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking is likely to be associated with much of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, is addictive, and can serve as a bridge to cigarettes. Due to its unique features, waterpipe-specific interventions and policies are needed to curb the global waterpipe epidemic.
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Maziak,W.
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Date of Electronic
20130610
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PMC4424425
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| Prevalence, patterns and correlates of cigarette smoking in male adolescents in northern Jordan, and the influence of waterpipe use and asthma diagnosis: a descriptive cross-sectional study | 2014 | Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, P.O. Box 3030, Jordan. nasheyab@just.edu.jo.; Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110 Jord | Read more... |
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International journal of environmental research and public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
1-Sep
Volume
11
Issue
9
Start Page
9008
Other Pages
9023
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LR: 20151029; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC4199003; 2014/07/14 [received]; 2014/08/15 [revised]; 2014/08/26 [accepted]; epublish
Place of Publication
Switzerland
ISSN/ISBN
1660-4601; 1660-4601
Accession Number
PMID: 25257355
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.3390/ijerph110909008 [doi]
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25257355
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Our study investigates the prevalence, patterns and predictors of tobacco smoking among early adolescent males in Northern Jordan and whether asthma diagnosis affects smoking patterns. A descriptive cross sectional design was used. Males in grades 7 and 8 from four randomly selected high schools in the city of Irbid were enrolled. Data on waterpipe (WP) use and cigarette smoking patterns were obtained (n = 815) using a survey in Arabic language. The overall prevalence of ever having smoked a cigarette was 35.6%, with 86.2% of this group smoking currently. Almost half of the sample reported WP use. The most common age in which adolescents started to experiment with cigarettes was 11-12 years old (49.1%), although 10 years was also common (25.3%). Significant predictors of male cigarette smoking were WP use (OR = 4.15, 95% CI = 2.99-5.76), asthma diagnosis (OR = 2.35, 95% CI = 1.46-3.78), grade 8 (OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.10-2.11), and having a sibling who smokes (OR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.53-3.24). However, this cross-sectional study cannot establish causality, thus longitudinal studies are needed. Public health programs and school-based anti-tobacco smoking interventions that target children in early years at high schools are warranted to prevent the uptake of tobacco use among this vulnerable age group. High school students with asthma should be specifically targeted.
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Al-Sheyab,N., Alomari,M.A., Shah,S., Gallagher,P., Gallagher,R.
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Date of Electronic
20140901
PMCID
PMC4199003
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| Effect of shisha (waterpipe) smoking on lung functions and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) among Saudi young adult shisha smokers | 2014 | Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 Saudi Arabia. smeo@ksu.edu.sa.; Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461 Saudi Arabia. K_a_Z_h@hotmail | Read more... |
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International journal of environmental research and public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
17-Sep
Volume
11
Issue
9
Start Page
9638
Other Pages
9648
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JID: 101238455; 31C4KY9ESH (Nitric Oxide); OID: NLM: PMC4199040; 2014/06/15 [received]; 2014/09/02 [revised]; 2014/09/03 [accepted]; epublish
Place of Publication
Switzerland
ISSN/ISBN
1660-4601; 1660-4601
Accession Number
PMID: 25233010
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.3390/ijerph110909638 [doi]
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Shisha (waterpipe) smoking is becoming a more prevalent form of tobacco consumption, and is growing worldwide, particularly among the young generation in the Middle East. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the effects of shisha smoking on lung functions and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) among Saudi young adults. We recruited 146 apparently healthy male subjects (73 control and 73 shisha smokers). The exposed group consisted of male shisha smokers, with mean age 21.54 +/- 0.41 (mean +/- SEM) range 17-33 years. The control group consisted of similar number (73) of non-smokers with mean age 21.36 +/- 0.19 (mean +/- SEM) range 18-28 years. Between the groups we considered the factors like age, height, weight, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status to estimate the impact of shisha smoking on lung function and fractional exhaled nitric oxide. Lung function test was performed by using an Spirovit-SP-1 Electronic Spirometer. Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) was measured by using Niox Mino. A significant decrease in lung function parameters FEV1, FEV1/FVC Ratio, FEF-25%, FEF-50%, FEF-75% and FEF-75-85% was found among shisha smokers relative to their control group. There was also a significant reduction in the Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide among Shisha smokers compared to control group.
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Meo,S.A., AlShehri,K.A., AlHarbi,B.B., Barayyan,O.R., Bawazir,A.S., Alanazi,O.A., Al-Zuhair,A.R.
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Date of Electronic
20140917
PMCID
PMC4199040
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