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Biodiversity of yeasts, lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria in the fermentation of "Shanxi aged vinegar", a traditional Chinese vinegar 2012 College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Lion Hill Street No.1, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430070 Hubei Province, PR China.
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Food Microbiology
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Food Microbiol.
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May
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30
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1
Start Page
289
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297
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LR: 20131121; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 8601127; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); Q40Q9N063P (Acetic Acid); 2011/04/04 [received]; 2011/07/28 [revised]; 2011/08/07 [accepted]; 2011/08/16 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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England
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1095-9998; 0740-0020
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PMID: 22265314
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eng
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10.1016/j.fm.2011.08.010 [doi]
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Shanxi aged vinegar is a famous traditional Chinese vinegar made from several kinds of cereal by spontaneous solid-state fermentation techniques. In order to get a comprehensive understanding of culturable microorganism's diversity present in its fermentation, the indigenous microorganisms including 47 yeast isolates, 28 lactic acid bacteria isolates and 58 acetic acid bacteria isolates were recovered in different fermenting time and characterized based on a combination of phenotypic and genotypic approaches including inter-delta/PCR, PCR-RFLP, ERIC/PCR analysis, as well as 16S rRNA and 26S rRNA partial gene sequencing. In the alcoholic fermentation, the dominant yeast species Saccharomyces (S.) cerevisiae (96%) exhibited low phenotypic and genotypic diversity among the isolates, while Lactobacillus (Lb.) fermentum together with Lb. plantarum, Lb. buchneri, Lb. casei, Pediococcus (P.) acidilactici, P. pentosaceus and Weissella confusa were predominated in the bacterial population at the same stage. Acetobacter (A.) pasteurianus showing great variety both in genotypic and phenotypic tests was the dominant species (76%) in the acetic acid fermentation stage, while the other acetic acid bacteria species including A. senegalensis, A. indonesiensis, A. malorum and A. orientalis, as well as Gluconobacter (G.) oxydans were detected at initial point of alcoholic and acetic acid fermentation stage respectively.
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Wu,J.J., Ma,Y.K., Zhang,F.F., Chen,F.S.
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20110816
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The impact of nitrification on soil acidification and cation leaching in a red alder ecosystem 1984 College of Forest Resources, Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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Journal of environmental quality
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J.Environ.Qual.
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1984/
Volume
13
Issue
4
Start Page
586
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590
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0047-2425
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The objectives of this study were to investigate the impacts of internal nitrification on soil and soil solution acidity and on the rate of nutrient export through NO3- mediated leaching. This was achieved by comparing soil chemical properties and soil solution composition within a naturally N-rich red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) ecosystem to those of an adjacent Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco] forest where soil N levels were significantly lower and no measurable HNO3 production could be observed. In the red alder system, where > 100 kg ha-1 yr-1 of N were added through symbiotic N2 fixation, the net annual NO3- leaching past the 40-cm soil depth amounted to 3460 mol charges ha-1, and NO3- concentrations in the solutions collected below 40 cm periodically exceeded drinking water standards of 10 mg L-1. The H+ and NO3- release was most pronounced in the forest floor and top 10 cm of the soil under alder occupancy and caused significant acidification of percolating solutions. Less than 1% of the total H+ input from internal (nitrification) and external (atmospheric) sources leached below the 40-cm depth, which was indicative for the strong buffering capacity of this particular soil. The cation displacement reactions involved in this pH buffering caused a 15% decline in base saturation and a significant acidification of the upper part of the soil profile. The presence of large amounts of mobile NO3- in solution triggered accelerated cation leaching, causing a selective redistribution of primarily exchangeable Ca2+ from the A to the B horizon. These field studies lead us to conclude that the rate and the selectivity of NO3- mediated leaching in a red alder system could significantly lower the exchangeable cation pool in the rooting zone or cause nutrient imbalance, if a site is managed for repeated rotations of red alder.
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calcium, nitrate, ecology, vascular plant, leaching, nitrogen fixation, nonhuman, pH, plant, priority journal, soil
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Van Miegroet,H., Cole,D. W.
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Changes in soil properties and site productivity caused by red alder 1990 College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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Water, air, and soil pollution
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Water Air Soil Pollut.
Pub Date Free Form
1991; 1990/
Volume
54
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SPEC. ISS.
Start Page
231
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246
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0049-6979
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Red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) is well recognized as an effective host plant for the symbiotic fixation of N. While this fixation process leads to the rapid accumulation of N within the ecosystem, it also enhances nutrient accumulation in biomass and soil organic matter and increases nitrification and cation leaching. We hypothesized that changes in soil properties resulting from these processes would decrease site productivity for second rotation red alder. Adjacent stands of 55 yr old alder and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) were studied at the Thompson Research Center on the Cedar River Watershed in western Washington, USA. The presence of red alder caused the following soil changes: decreased soil solution pH, increased CEC, increased exchangeable acidity accompanied by a decreased soil pH and base saturation. This decreased soil and soil solution pH resulted in increased Al concentration in the soil solution and on exchange sites as well as decreased P availability. To determine the effect of these changes on the productivity of the 2nd rotation alder forest, a species conversion experiment was initiated 5 yr ago. Results from this conversion study clearly indicated that the first rotation red alder forest has caused a relative decrease in the productivity of the second rotation red alder plantation. Compared to the growth of red alder on the former Douglas fir site, the second rotation red alder on the former red alder site exhibited 33% less height growth and 75% less aboveground biomass accumulation after 5 yr. Future research will focus on identifying those factors causing this lower productivity including P availability, soil acidity and Al toxicity, cation availability, and competition with other vegetation.
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aluminum, nitrate, conference paper, nitrogen fixation, nonhuman, soil, tree
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Cole,D. W., Compton,J., Van Miegroet,H., Homann,P.
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Concentrations and ozone formation potentials of BTEX during 2008-2010 in urban Beijing, China 2013 College of Forestry, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China. caohy@dq.cern.ac.cn
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Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue / [bian ji, Zhongguo ke xue yuan huan jing ke xue wei yuan hui "Huan jing ke xue" bian ji wei yuan hui.]
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Huan Jing Ke Xue.
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
34
Issue
6
Start Page
2065
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2070
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JID: 8405344; 0 (Aerosols); 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Organic Chemicals); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); 66H7ZZK23N (Ozone); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); ppublish
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China
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0250-3301; 0250-3301
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PMID: 23947015
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chi
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23947015
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Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and dimethylbenzene are typical anthropogenic emitted organics in the atmosphere, which not only endanger human health but also actively participate in photochemical reactions, generating O3 and secondary organic aerosols. In order to investigate the pollution level and its ozone formation potentials, concentrations of BTEX and O3 were parallel measured by the passive sampler and analyzed using GC-MS and ICS-90 during 2008-2010 in urban Beijing. The results show that toluene was the most abundant compound (8.7 +/- 3.1) microg x m(-3), followed by benzene, ethylbenzene and m/p-xylene, with concentrations of (7.1 +/- 3.3), (4.2 +/- 1.4) and (3.4 +/- 1.5) microg x m(-3), respectively. Concentrations of BTEX peaked in winter, followed by autumn, summer, and spring, with values of (26.8 +/- 12.1), (25.9 +/- 4.9), (24.7 +/- 2.8) and (16.8 +/- 1.4) microg x m(-3), respectively. Benzene concentrations were the highest in winter, while for toluene, the concentration was higher in summer than that in winter. Based on the maximum incremental reactivity scale, m/p-xylene was found to be the dominant contributor to ozone formation among BTEX. The ozone formation potentials of BTEX in Beijing were 65.2, 60.2, and 75.7 microg x m(-3) in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively, which were consistent with the measured values of 80.5, 65.0, and 101.9 microg x m(-3) during the corresponding period. Vehicular emission and solvent evaporation were the major sources of BTEX. Concentrations of benzene were affected by coal heating in winter, whereas BTEX concentration was more influenced by solvent evaporation in summer, which had an important contribution to the formation of O3 in urban Beijing.
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Cao,H.Y., Pan,Y.P., Wang,H., Tan,J.H., Wang,Y.S.
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Microbial diversity of a community for ensiling rice straw at low temperature and fermentation dynamics 2011 College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China. ayanghy@yahoo.com.cn
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Wei sheng wu xue bao = Acta microbiologica Sinica
Periodical, Abbrev.
Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
51
Issue
9
Start Page
1248
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1255
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LR: 20151119; JID: 21610860R; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); ppublish
Place of Publication
China
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0001-6209; 0001-6209
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PMID: 22126081
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chi
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22126081
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OBJECTIVE: To accelerate the conversion of rice straw into feeds in the low-temperature region, a microbial community was constructed by continuous enrichment cultivation. Microbial diversity and dynamics during the fermentation at 10 degrees C was analyzed. METHODS: The community was selected at 5 degrees C under static condition. To analyze the inoculating effects, the community and commercial inoculant ( CI: composed of Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, L. salivarilus, Pediococcus acidilactici) were respectively inoculated into the rice straw for 30 d fermentation at 10 degrees C. Fermented products were detected by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Composition microorganisms of the community were analyzed using cloning library. Microbial dynamics during the fermentation was detected by denatured gradient gel eletrophoresis (DGGE). Quantitative PCR was used for tracking the composition microorganisms of the community during the fermentation. RESULTS: The results from 16S rDNA cloning library showed that the community was mainly composed of Lactobacillus spp. and Leuconostoc spp. At 6d fermentation, the pH and the lactic acid bacterial colony forming units (LAB CFUs) in the fermented rice straw with the community amounted to 4.3 and 2.9 x 10(9) CFU/g fresh matter (FM), respectively. The pH and LAB CFUs with the CI were respectively 5.3 and 2.9 x 10(9) CFU/g FM. At 30 d fermentation, the lactic acid concentrations with the community and the CI were respectively 8.1 g/kg FM and 2.0 g/kg FM. From DGGE patterns, both L. sakei and Leuconostoc inhae of the community were detected at 6d fermentation and existed during the fermentation. For the treatment with the CI, the uncultured bacterium was detected at 6d fermentation besides the composition microorganisms of the CI. At 16d and 30d fermentation, only L. plantarum and E. faecium were detected. Quantitative PCR showed DNA mass of L. sakei amounted to 41.0% at 6d fermentation in the treatment with the community. At 16d, DNA mass of L. sakei was 65%. The highest value (5.5%) of DNA mass of Le inhae appeared at 6d of fermentation. CONCLUSION: The community could effectively colonize into the rice straw fermentation system and accelerate the fermentation process at low temperature. The dominating microorganism of the community was L. sakei at 10 degrees C.
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Yang,H., Yuan,X., Liu,X., Wang,X., Cui,Z.
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A simple system to study the effect of sheesha smoke on animal models 1986 College of Medicine and Allied Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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Saudi medical journal
Periodical, Abbrev.
Saudi Med.J.
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1986/
Volume
7
Issue
5
Start Page
451
Other Pages
454
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0379-5284
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carbon monoxide, hemoglobin, animal model, control group, intoxication, nonhuman, rat, tobacco
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Sulaiman,M. I., Ardawi,M. S. M., Al-Fayz,S., Zahran,F. M.
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Cigarette and waterpipe smoking among adult patients with severe and persistent mental illness in Bahrain: a comparison with the National Non-communicable Diseases Risk Factors Survey 2016 College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, P.O. Box 26671, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. randah@agu.edu.bh.; College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, P.O. Box 26671, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. aansari@healt
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BMC research notes
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Res.Notes
Pub Date Free Form
9-Feb
Volume
9
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Start Page
77
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016-1894-9
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LR: 20160212; JID: 101462768; OID: NLM: PMC4748568; 2015/10/22 [received]; 2016/01/29 [accepted]; 2016/02/09 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1756-0500; 1756-0500
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PMID: 26861042
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eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1186/s13104-016-1894-9 [doi]
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26861042
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BACKGROUND: Smoking has been associated with several types of mental illness namely schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorders with a prevalence of smoking twice that of the general population. The study objective was to ascertain whether waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS), cigarette smoking and all types of tobacco smoking are more common among Bahraini patients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) than the general population. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 222 adult SPMI both in- and out- patients who attended the Psychiatric Hospital in Bahrain. A 29-item questionnaire, which included sociodemographic variables, pattern and history of psychiatric illness and a comprehensive smoking history, was used. Comparative smoking data were obtained from the Bahraini National Non-communicable Diseases Risk Factors Survey. RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking of tobacco among SPMI patients was 30.2 % compared to 19.9 % in the general population. The corresponding values for cigarette smoking were 25.2, 13.8 %, respectively and for WTS, 11.3, 8.4 %, respectively. SPMI patients were 1.7 (95 % CI 1.3, 2.4 %) times more likely to be smokers, 2.1 (95 % CI 1.5, 2.9 %) times, cigarette smokers and 1.4 (95 % CI 0.9, 1.9 %) times WTS than the general population. SPMI patients smoked at a younger age and consumed more cigarettes than the general population. The mean age started smoking was lower among men than women, similar for cigarettes, and higher for WTS. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of smoking among patients with SPMI in Bahrain is twice that of the general population. The findings of the study have implications on the provision of healthcare to mentally ill patients in the country.
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Hamadeh,R.R., Ansari,A.A., Jahrami,H., Offi,A.A.
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20160209
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PMC4748568
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Nicotine exposure induces bronchial epithelial cell apoptosis and senescence via ROS mediated autophagy-impairment 2016 College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; Depart
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Free radical biology & medicine
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Free Radic.Biol.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
97
Issue
Start Page
441
Other Pages
453
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CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8709159; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/05/30 [revised]; 2016/06/17 [accepted]; 2016/07/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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United States
ISSN/ISBN
1873-4596; 0891-5849
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PMID: 27394171
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2016.06.017 [doi]
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27394171
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Waterpipe smoking and e-cigarette vaping, the non-combustible sources of inhaled nicotine exposure are increasingly becoming popular and marketed as safer alternative to cigarette smoking. Hence, this study was designed to investigate the impact of inhaled nicotine exposure on disease causing COPD-emphysema mechanisms. For in vitro studies, human bronchial epithelial cells (Beas2b) were treated with waterpipe smoke extract (WPSE, 5%), nicotine (5mM), and/or cysteamine (250muM, an autophagy inducer and anti-oxidant drug), for 6hrs. We observed significantly (p
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Elsevier B.V
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Bodas,M., Van Westphal,C., Carpenter-Thompson,R., K Mohanty,D., Vij,N.
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20160706
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Smoking habits among medical students in Western Saudi Arabia 2011 College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. sirajowali@gmail.com
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Saudi medical journal
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Saudi Med.J.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
32
Issue
8
Start Page
843
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848
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LR: 20151119; JID: 7909441; CIN: Saudi Med J. 2012 Mar;33(3):333; author reply 333. PMID: 22426921; ppublish
Place of Publication
Saudi Arabia
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0379-5284; 0379-5284
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PMID: 21858395
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eng
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0' [pii]
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OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of tobacco smoking, and understand the attitude, practice, and knowledge among medical students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2009 to May 2010. An anonymous, self-administered, Global Adult Tobacco Survey based questionnaire was completed by the students attending the main Medical College of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: Of the 643 students in the study, 90 students (14%) indicated that they smoked tobacco at the time of the study. The prevalence of smoking was 24.8% among males, and 9.1% among females. Smoking was more common in males (p=0.003), but there were more ex-smokers among females (p=0.042). The friends and parents were considered the primary influence for initiating smoking habit, followed by the media. Ninety percent thought that doctors should set a good example by not smoking. Most of the study population indicated that smoking is related to serious illnesses; however, non-smokers were better aware of such illnesses than smokers. Although most thought that smoking tobacco is harmful, approximately 9.5% believe that smoking a water pipe is not. CONCLUSION: Despite the good knowledge on the hazards of tobacco consumption, 24.8% male, and 9.1% female medical students in Jeddah continue to smoke. The policymakers should address the factors contributing to the initiation, continuation, and spread of this devastating habit.
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Wali,S.O.
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Comparison of cigarette and water-pipe smoking by Arab and non-Arab-American youth 2008 College of Nursing, Center for Health Research, Department of Family Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA. ac3844@wayne.edu
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Prev.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Oct
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35
Issue
4
Start Page
334
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339
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LR: 20151119; GR: HD37498-R01/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 HD037498-01A1/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8704773; NIHMS69686; OID: NLM: NIHMS69686; OID: NLM: PMC2575814; 2007/01/16 [received]; 2008/04/09 [revised]; 2008/06/16 [accepted]; 2
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Netherlands
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0749-3797; 0749-3797
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PMID: 18675529
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eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
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10.1016/j.amepre.2008.06.037 [doi]
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18675529
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BACKGROUND: Water-pipe smoking is a rapidly growing form of tobacco use worldwide. Building on an earlier report of experimentation with cigarette and water-pipe smoking in a U.S. community sample of Arab-American youth aged 14-18 years, this article examines water-pipe smoking in more detail (e.g., smoking history, belief in harmfulness compared to cigarettes, family members in home who smoke water pipes) and compares the water-pipe-smoking behaviors of Arab-American youth with non-Arab-American youth in the same community. METHODS: A convenience sample of 1872 Arab-American and non-Arab-American high school students from the Midwest completed a 24-item tobacco survey. Data were collected in 2004-2005 and analyzed in 2007-2008. RESULTS: Arab-American youth reported lower percentages of ever cigarette smoking (20% vs 39%); current cigarette smoking (7% vs 22%); and regular cigarette smoking (3% vs 15%) than non-Arab-American youth. In contrast, Arab-American youth reported significantly higher percentages of ever water-pipe smoking (38% vs 21%) and current water-pipe smoking (17% vs 11%) than non-Arab-American youth. Seventy-seven percent perceived water-pipe smoking to be as harmful as or more harmful than cigarette smoking. Logistic regression showed that youth were 11.0 times more likely to be currently smoking cigarettes if they currently smoked water pipes. Youth were also 11.0 times more likely to be current water-pipe smokers if they currently smoked cigarettes. If one or more family members smoked water pipes in the home, youth were 6.3 times more likely to be current water-pipe smokers. The effects of ethnicity were reduced as a result of the explanatory value of family smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to determine the percentages, patterns, and health risks of water-pipe smoking and its relationship to cigarette smoking among all youth. Additionally, youth tobacco prevention/cessation programs need to focus attention on water-pipe smoking in order to further dispel the myth that water-pipe smoking is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.
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Adolescent, Arabs, Chi-Square Distribution, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle East/ethnology, Midwestern United States/epidemiology, Smoking/epidemiology/ethnology, Surveys and Questionnaires
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Weglicki,L. S., Templin,T. N., Rice,V. H., Jamil,H., Hammad,A.
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20080803
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PMC2575814
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