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Prevalence and related factors of psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis: a community-based study	2016	Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey.; Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey.; Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, T	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Turkish journal of medical sciences Periodical, Abbrev. Turk.J.Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form 17-Feb Volume 46 Issue 2 Start Page 303 Other Pages 309 Notes JID: 9441758; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/06/12 [received]; 2015/05/15 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Turkey ISSN/ISBN 1300-0144; 1300-0144 Accession Number PMID: 27511489 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3906/sag-1406-51 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27511489 Abstract BACKGROUND/AIM: We aimed to determine the prevalence of psoriasis (PS) and seborrheic dermatitis (SD) (erythematous-squamous diseases) in our region and reveal the frequently encountered associated factors to aid in planning appropriate healthcare. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A community-based study was conducted with 85 sample groups that reflected the population rate and demography of Tokat Province in northern Anatolia. RESULTS: In this community, the prevalence of PS in people older than 20 years of age was 1.2% and the prevalence of SD was 5.2%. SD rates were higher in patients who used tobacco and especially alcohol. SD prevalence was also higher in patients treated for depression and epilepsy. Furthermore, as education levels increased, SD prevalence increased proportionally. CONCLUSION: In general, PS prevalence in this region was higher than in Asia and Africa but lower than in Europe and the United States. Whereas SD prevalence varies between 2% and 12% throughout the world, the average SD prevalence was 5.2% in this study. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bas,Y., Seckin,H.Y., Kalkan,G., Takci,Z., Citil,R., Onder,Y., Sahin,S., Demir,A.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160217 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and reasons for use of electronic cigarettes among smokers: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey	2015	Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University (CAPHRI), P. Debyeplein 1, 6229 HA Maastricht, The Netherlands. Electronic address: Karin.Hummel@maastrichtuniversity.nl.; Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University (CAPHRI), P. Debyeplein	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The International journal on drug policy Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Drug Policy Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 26 Issue 6 Start Page 601 Other Pages 608 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 9014759; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/08/04 [received]; 2014/11/28 [revised]; 2014/12/09 [accepted]; 2014/12/17 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-4758; 0955-3959 Accession Number PMID: 25582280 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2014.12.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25582280 Abstract BACKGROUND: Not much is known about how people in the Netherlands respond to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes); how many know about them, which people try them, keep using them and why, and what are changes over time regarding awareness and use? METHODS: We used samples of smokers aged 15 years and older from 2008 (n=1820), 2010 (n=1702), 2013 (n=1530), and 2014 (n=1550) as part of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey. Reasons for use and characteristics of smokers were examined using the sample from 2014. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the associations between smoking-related variables with ever trying e-cigarettes and current e-cigarette use. RESULTS: In 2014, 91.4% of Dutch smokers reported being aware of e-cigarettes (97.1% in 2008, 89.2% in 2010, and 85.5% in 2013), 40.0% reported having ever tried them (13.4% in 2008, 14.5% in 2010, and 19.6% in 2013), and 15.9% were currently using them (4.0% in 2008, 1% in 2010, and 3.9% in 2013). The main reason given for using e-cigarettes was to reduce the number of regular cigarettes smoked per day (79%). Ever trying e-cigarettes among those aware of e-cigarettes was associated with being young, smoking more regular cigarettes per day, having made a quit attempt in the last year, having used smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in the last year, and reporting high awareness of the price of regular cigarettes. Smokers who kept using e-cigarettes had a higher educational background, had higher harm awareness for the health of others, and were less likely to have a total smoking ban at home. CONCLUSION: E-cigarettes are increasingly used by Dutch smokers. Commonly endorsed motivations for current e-cigarette use were to reduce tobacco smoking and because e-cigarettes are considered to be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Hummel,K., Hoving,C., Nagelhout,G.E., de Vries,H., van den Putte,B., Candel,M.J., Borland,R., Willemsen,M.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141217 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and predictors of water pipe and cigarette smoking among secondary school students in London	2013	School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 15 Issue 12 Start Page 2069 Other Pages 2075 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9815751; 2013/07/24 [aheadofprint]; 2013/07/29 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 23884320 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntt103 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23884320 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Water pipe tobacco smoking appears to be an increasing public health concern, with anecdotal reports of higher prevalence than cigarette smoking among young people in some high-income countries. We examined the prevalence and predictors of water pipe and cigarette smoking among students attending secondary schools in a deprived, ethnically diverse part of inner London. METHODS: We conducted a 96-item, validated smoking habits questionnaire with 2,399 students from Years 8, 10, and 12/13 from 15 secondary schools in Brent, northwest London. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to examine predictors of current and ever cigarette and water pipe smoking. RESULTS: Current water pipe smoking prevalence was more than double that of cigarette smoking prevalence (7.6% vs. 3.4%, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Wilson,A., Lee,J.T., Jawad,S., Hamilton,F.L., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130724 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and predictors of nonobstructive coronary artery disease identified with coronary angiography in contemporary clinical practice	2014	Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC. Electronic address: manesh.patel@duke.edu.; Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC.; VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System/University of Colorado School of Medicine, De	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Heart Journal Periodical, Abbrev. Am.Heart J. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 167 Issue 6 Start Page 846 Other Pages 5200 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: HHSA290201000007I/PHS HHS/United States; JID: 0370465; 2013/08/09 [received]; 2014/03/07 [accepted]; 2014/03/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1097-6744; 0002-8703 Accession Number PMID: 24890534 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; AIM; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ahj.2014.03.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24890534 Abstract BACKGROUND: Guidelines recommend noninvasive tests (NITs) to risk stratify and identify patients with higher likelihood of coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to elective coronary angiography. However, a high percentage of patients are found to have nonobstructive CAD. We aimed to understand the relationship between patient characteristics, NIT findings, and the likelihood of nonobstructive CAD. METHODS: Patients undergoing elective catheterization without history of CAD were identified from 1,128 hospitals in National Cardiovascular Data Registry's CathPCI Registry between July 2009 and December 2011. Noninvasive tests included stress electrocardiogram, stress echocardiogram, stress radionuclide, stress cardiac magnetic resonance, and computed tomographic angiography. Patient demographics, risk factors, symptoms, and NIT results were correlated with the presence of nonobstructive CAD, defined as all native coronary stenoses Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Mosby, Inc Data Source Authors Patel,M.R., Dai,D., Hernandez,A.F., Douglas,P.S., Messenger,J., Garratt,K.N., Maddox,T.M., Peterson,E.D., Roe,M.T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140314 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and predictors of hookah use in US Air Force military recruits	2015	Department of Preventive Medicine, Center for Population Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 66 N Pauline, Suite 633, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.; Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: ebbe	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 47 Issue Start Page 5 Other Pages 10 Notes LR: 20160801; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: DA 036510-S1/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA-036510/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA036510/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS674284; OID: NLM: NIHMS674284; OID: NLM: PMC4417387; OTO: Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 25841088 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.03.012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25841088 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hookah use has gained recent popularity among U.S. youth. The current study describes the characteristics and correlates associated with hookah use in late adolescent and young adult US Air Force (USAF) recruits. METHODS: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional questionnaire of USAF personnel in Technical Training School at Joint Base San Antonio (N=10,997). Response rate was 78%. Logistic regression was used to analyze the associations between hookah use, demographic variables, other tobacco and nicotine containing product (TNCP) use, and the social environment. RESULTS: The prevalence of ever hookah use was 28%; at least monthly hookah use was 10%. Increased hookah use was positively associated with Hispanic ethnicity (OR [odds ratio] 1.52; 95% CI: 1.25, 1.85), cigarette smoking (OR 4.05; CI: 3.41, 4.82) and smokeless tobacco use (OR 1.35; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.71). Hookah use was negatively associated with age (OR 0.84; 95% 0.71 to 1.00), living as married (OR 0.54; 95% CI: 0.40-0.72), African American (OR 0.53; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.69) and >/=4-year degree (OR 0.54; 95% CI: 0.35, 0.82). Hookah use was highest among recruits who "many or almost all" of their friends smoked cigarettes (OR 2.43; 95% CI: 1.80, 3.30) and for those who reported willingness to try a tobacco product that claims to be safer than cigarettes (OR 3.16; 95% CI: 2.64, 3.77). CONCLUSIONS: Hookah use among military recruits is similar to the civilian population. A willingness to try TNCPs claiming to be safer than cigarettes may influence hookah use. Public health campaigns disseminating accurate information about hookah health risks may be needed to reduce hookah use among youth. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Linde,B.D., Ebbert,J.O., Pasker,C.K., Wayne Talcott,G., Schroeder,D.R., Hanson,A.C., Klesges,R.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150321 PMCID PMC4417387 Editors
Prevalence and predictors of habitual snoring in a sample of Saudi middle-aged adults	2015	Sleep Medicine and Research Center, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail. sowali@kau.edu.sa.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Saudi medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Saudi Med.J. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 36 Issue 8 Start Page 920 Other Pages 927 Notes LR: 20150902; JID: 7909441; OID: NLM: PMC4549587; ppublish Place of Publication Saudi Arabia ISSN/ISBN 0379-5284; 0379-5284 Accession Number PMID: 26219441 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.15537/smj.2015.8.11848 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26219441 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of habitual snoring among a sample of middle-aged Saudi adults, and its potential predictors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2013 until June 2013 in randomly selected Saudi Schools in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The enrolled subjects were 2682 school employees (aged 30-60 years, 52.1% females) who were randomly selected and interviewed. The questionnaire used for the interview included: the Wisconsin Sleep Questionnaire to assess for snoring, medical history, and socio-demographic data. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure readings were recorded using standard methods. RESULTS: Forty percent of the 2682 enrolled subjects were snorers: 23.5% were habitual snorers, 16.6% were moderate snorers, and 59.9%, were non-snorers. A multivariate analysis revealed that independent predictors of snoring were ageing, male gender, daytime sleepiness, hypertension, family history of both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, water-pipe smoking, and consanguinity. CONCLUSION: This study shows that snoring is a common condition among the Saudi population. Previously reported risk factors were reemphasized but consanguinity was identified as a new independent predictive risk factor of snoring. Exploring snoring history should be part of the clinical evaluation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wali,S.O., Abaalkhail,B.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4549587 Editors
Prevalence and Predictors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Complications in Community Subjects	2016	Division of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.; Barrett's Esophagus Unit, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.; Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Digestive diseases and sciences Periodical, Abbrev. Dig.Dis.Sci. Pub Date Free Form 10-Aug Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160811; JID: 7902782; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/19 [received]; 2016/07/22 [accepted]; 2016/08/10 [aheadofprint]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1573-2568; 0163-2116 Accession Number PMID: 27510751 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1007/s10620-016-4266-3 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27510751 Abstract BACKGROUND: Predictors of erosive esophagitis (EE) and Barrett's esophagus (BE) and the influence of number of risk factors in the community are not well defined. METHODS: Rates of BE and EE among community residents identified in a randomized screening trial were defined. The risk of EE and BE associated with single and multiple risk factors (gender, age, GERD, Caucasian ethnicity, ever tobacco use, excess alcohol use, family history of BE or EAC, and central obesity) was analyzed. RESULTS: Sixty-eight (33 %) of 205 subjects had EE and/or BE. BE prevalence was 7.8 % with dysplasia present in 1.5 %. Rates were comparable between subjects with and without GERD. Male sex and central obesity were independent risk factors. The odds of EE or BE were 3.7 times higher in subjects with three or four risk factors and 5.7 times higher in subjects with five or more risk factors compared with those with two or less factors. CONCLUSIONS: EE and BE are prevalent in the community regardless of the presence of GERD. Risk appeared to be additive, increasing substantially with three or more risk factors. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Crews,N.R., Johnson,M.L., Schleck,C.D., Enders,F.T., Wongkeesong,L.M., Wang,K.K., Katzka,D.A., Iyer,P.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160810 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and patterns of commonly abused psychoactive prescription drugs in a sample of university students from Lebanon: an opportunity for cross-cultural comparisons	2012	Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, American University of Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon. lg01@aub.edu.lb	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Drug and alcohol dependence Periodical, Abbrev. Drug Alcohol Depend. Pub Date Free Form 1-Feb Volume 121 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 110 Other Pages 117 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; GR: DA020667/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA023434/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: HD060072/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 HD060072/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03 DA023434/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/Un Place of Publication Ireland ISSN/ISBN 1879-0046; 0376-8716 Accession Number PMID: 21924844 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.08.021 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21924844 Abstract BACKGROUND: Concerns about psychoactive prescription drug abuse among youth are growing worldwide, but the majority of published studies remain from the US and Canada impeding cross-cultural comparisons. This study examines the prevalence, sources, motivations and substance-use correlates of commonly abused medications among youth from Lebanon. METHODS: An IRB-approved cross-sectional study was conducted (May 2010) at the American University of Beirut. Proportionate cluster sampling was used to generate a representative sample of AUB students (n=570). A self-filled anonymous questionnaire was administered. RESULTS: Lifetime medical and nonmedical prevalence of medications were (respectively): pain (36.9%, 15.1%), anxiety (8.3%, 4.6%), sleeping (6.5%, 5.8%) and stimulants (2.6%, 3.5%). Gender differences were not observed. Lebanese were least likely to report non-medical use. Nonmedical users mostly used the drugs for their intended purpose (e.g., sleeping to help in sleep, stimulants to increase alertness). Parents and pharmacists (without a doctor's prescription) were the top two sources of all medications, except for stimulants (friends predominated). Diversion was observed in about 20% of the medical users. Lifetime marijuana users and past year alcohol abusers were three times as likely to use any prescription drug nonmedically. CONCLUSIONS: In Lebanon, as in Western cultures, a considerable proportion of youth may be self-medicating. The absence of medical supervision coupled with motivations such as "to get high" renders this issue a high priority on the national youth agenda. Besides larger more comprehensive surveys, the findings signal the immediate need to reinforce relevant policies, and raise awareness among youth, parents, health professionals and other stakeholders. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ireland Ltd Data Source Authors Ghandour,L.A., El Sayed,D.S., Martins,S.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110915 PMCID PMC3654541 Editors
Prevalence and molecular characterization of CTX-M beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from healthy swine and cattle	2013	Bacterial Disease Division, Animal, Plant, and Fisheries Quarantine and Inspection Agency, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Foodborne pathogens and disease Periodical, Abbrev. Foodborne Pathog.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 10 Issue 1 Start Page 13 Other Pages 20 Notes JID: 101120121; 0 (Bacterial Proteins); 0 (DNA, Bacterial); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); 2012/12/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1556-7125; 1535-3141 Accession Number PMID: 23210923 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1089/fpd.2012.1245 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23210923 Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of CTX-M beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli among healthy swine and cattle in Korea. A total of 1212 fecal samples obtained from healthy pigs (n=558) and cattle (n=654) were screened for CTX-M-type extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli isolates. One hundred and twenty-one E. coli that produced ESBL were subjected to phenotypic and genotypic characterization. A high number (120/558, 21.5%) of swine fecal samples showed the presence of CTX-M beta-lactamase-producing E. coli compared to cattle samples (1/654, 0.2%). The most predominant CTX-M-type identified was CTX-M-14 (n=82), followed by CTX-M-15 (n=16). Isolates producing CTX-M-3, CTX-M-27, CTX-M-55, and CTX-M-65 were also identified. Overall, the bla(TEM-1) gene was associated with CTX-M beta-lactamase in 55 E. coli isolates. Transfer of bla(CTX-M) gene was demonstrated from 76 out of 121 bla(CTX-M)-positive E. coli isolates to the recipient E. coli J53 by conjugation. Plasmid DNA isolation from the transconjugants revealed a large (90-120 Kb) conjugative plasmid. ISEcp1 and IS903 were detected upstream and downstream of bla(CTX-M) genes in 117 and 91 E. coli isolates, respectively. Our results demonstrated that a combination of clonal expansion and horizontal transmission is spreading bla(CTX-M) genes among swine E. coli. The horizontal dissemination of bla(CTX-M) genes among E. coli was mostly mediated by IncF or IncI1-Igamma plasmids. To the best of our knowledge, this study represents the first report of CTX-M-3, CTX-M-27, CTX-M-55, and CTX-M-65 beta-lactamases in bacterial isolates from food animals in Korea. This study revealed that the CTX-M beta-lactamase-producing E. coli are widely disseminated among healthy pigs but very rare in cattle in Korea. Increasing prevalence of bla(CTX-M) genes in intestinal E. coli of food animals is a matter of concern and should be carefully monitored. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Tamang,M.D., Nam,H.M., Kim,S.R., Chae,M.H., Jang,G.C., Jung,S.C., Lim,S.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121204 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and harm perceptions of various tobacco products among college students	2014	Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas, Austin, TX.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 16 Issue 5 Start Page 519 Other Pages 526 Notes JID: 9815751; 2013/11/09 [aheadofprint]; 2013/12/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 24212764 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntt174 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24212764 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although use of non-cigarette alternative tobacco products (ATPs) is increasingly prevalent in the United States, little is known about the varying patterns of tobacco use among college students. This study examined prevalence of ATP use and differences across 4 groups of students (nontobacco, cigarette-only, polytobacco, and ATP-only users) on perceptions of danger and beliefs about government safety evaluation of tobacco products. METHODS: An online survey was administered to 5,028 students attending 7 public universities within a larger university system (M age = 20.5 years, 59.6% female, 54.6% Hispanic/Latino). Multivariate analyses were conducted to investigate differences between the 4 groups on perceived danger of tobacco products and beliefs regarding government safety evaluation of these products. RESULTS: Prevalence of ATP use among the sample ranged from 0.4% for dissolvable tobacco to 10.8% for hookah. Group membership was significantly associated with perceived danger of each tobacco product, whereby cigarette-only and ATP-only users reported significantly higher levels of perceived danger for most ATPs than did polytobacco users. Furthermore, cigarette-only, polytobacco, and ATP-only users were significantly more likely than nonusers to believe that the government evaluates some tobacco products for safety. CONCLUSIONS: ATP use among young adult college students is prevalent. Furthermore, students who use ATPs in conjunction with cigarettes (i.e., polytobacco users) appear to be at highest risk for the continuation and subsequent dependence on nicotine, given their danger perceptions and beliefs of government evaluation. Future research examining trajectories of use, particularly among polytobacco users, is needed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Latimer,L.A., Batanova,M., Loukas,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131109 PMCID Editors

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