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Multiple patients with carbon monoxide toxicity from water-pipe smoking	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Prehosp Disaster Med Periodical, Abbrev. Prehosp.Disaster Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 27 Issue 6 Start Page 612 Other Pages 4 Notes ID: 23174041 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract This case report describes carbon monoxide toxicity from prolonged shisha (water-pipe) smoking. The evidence base for the source and pathway of toxicity is discussed. This practice has been increasing in the UK in recent years, and emergency physicians need to be aware of the high levels of CO, with the consequent risk of clinical poisoning from water-pipe smoking. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X12001227 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Clarke,Simon F.J., Stephens,Caroline, Farhan,Maisse, Ward,Patricia, Keshishian,Catherine, Murray,Virginia, Zenner,Dominik Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Comparison of frequency of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in current or former tobacco smokers having ischaemic heart disease	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Periodical, Abbrev. Indian J.Chest Dis.Allied Sci. Pub Date Free Form Volume 54 Issue 2 Start Page 111 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 22973780 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study compares the frequency of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in tobacco smokers suffering from ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and analyses the association of COPD severity with status, type and duration of smoking. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study conducted in current and former cigarette, hookah and combined cigarette and hookah smokers with IHD to detect previously undiagnosed COPD through spirometry. RESULTS: Among 124 males with IHD, majority 74 (59.7%)] were former smokers and were in the age ranged between 42 to 78 years. All had dyspnoea up to grade 4 and 64 (51.6%) also reported chronic cough and sputum production. According to type of smoking, 64 (51.6%) smoked cigarettes, 30 (24.2%) smoked hookah and 30 (24.2%) smoked both hookah and cigarettes. Forty-seven (37.9%) were found to have COPD, 24 (37.5%) among cigarette smokers, 12 (40%) among hookah smokers, while 11 (36.7%) were from cigarette and hookah smokers. Duration of smoking, its type and magnitude had no association with severity of COPD. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of undiagnosed COPD is high in smokers with IHD. Hookah and combined hookah and cigarette smokers are almost as susceptible to develop COPD as are cigarette smokers. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-22973780 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Mahmud,Talha, Bokhari,Syed N.H., Aasim,Muhammad Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cross-sectional study identifying forms of tobacco used by Shisha smokers in Pakistan	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Pak Med Assoc Periodical, Abbrev. J.Pak.Med.Assoc. Pub Date Free Form Volume 62 Issue 2 Start Page 192 Other Pages 5 Notes ID: 22755395 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVES: To estimate the frequency of different forms of tobacco intake such as smoker's tobacco, chewable tobacco and snuff tobacco among shisha smoker's and to study the patterns and predictors of shisha smoking affecting youth from different cities of Pakistan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted including youth from four cities. Participants were asked to fill out a data collection tool at shisha cafes, shopping malls and restaurants. Data was analyzed using SPSSv.18. RESULTS: A total of 406 participants, 296 (73%) males and 110 (27%) females were included in the study. There were 163 (40%) cigarette smokers; 65 (16%) chewed tobacco and 33 (8%) snuffed it. The median age at initiation of Shisha smoking was 20 years. 280 (69%) considered Shisha smoking to be less deleterious to health than cigarettes. Respiratory disease was the most commonly cited health effect reported. Most 248 (61%) of the participants were infrequent shisha smokers. CONCLUSION: There is high frequency of tobacco usage in the form of cigarettes, chewable tobacco and snuff tobacco among shisha smokers of Pakistan. The highest frequency is for cigarette smoking. The rise in Shisha smoking as a trendy social habit appears to be occurring despite emerging scientific evidence of its potential health risks. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-22755395 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Sadiq,Mohammed Ali, Parekh,Maria Adnan, Zubairi,Ali Bin Sarwar, Frossard,Philippe M., Khan,Javaid Ahmed Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking and dependence are associated with chronic bronchitis: a case-control study in Lebanon	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full East Mediterr Health J Periodical, Abbrev. East.Mediterr.Health J. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 10 Start Page 996 Other Pages 1004 Notes ID: 23301353 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Waterpipe smoking and its association with chronic bronchitis has not been assessed in Lebanon. This case-control study in Beirut in 2009/2010 evaluated this relationship: 274 cases of chronic bronchitis and 559 controls without the condition aged > or = 40 years were enrolled. Data were collected by questionnaire on: sociodemographic characteristics, respiratory symptoms, smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and nicotine dependence. ANOVA, Student, Kruskal-Wallis, chi-squared and Fisher exact tests were used when applicable and logistic regression analysis was carried out. Previous waterpipe smoking (OR = 6.4), previous mixed smoking (OR = 38.03) and current mixed smoking (OR = 7.68) were significantly associated with chronic bronchitis (P 20 WP-years (P Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-23301353 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Salameh,P., Waked,M., Khoury,F., Akiki,Z., Nasser,Z., Abou Abbass, L, Dramaix,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking habits and attitudes among university students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full East Mediterr Health J Periodical, Abbrev. East.Mediterr.Health J. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 5 Start Page 454 Other Pages 60 Notes ID: 22764431 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Information about the rate of smoking and factors associated with initiating and maintaining the behaviour is scarce in Palestine. The aim of this study was to explore the rate of and attitudes towards smoking among An-Najah National University students. During spring 2010, a questionnaire adopted from the Global Health Professionals Survey and the Global Youth Tobacco Survey was administered to 954 randomly selected full-time students. Overall 34.7% of the study sample were cigarette or waterpipe smokers, and this rate was higher among males than females (52.7% versus 16.5%). In logistic regression analysis, sex (male), type of college (humanities), older age and higher family income were predictors of current smoking status. Smokers had more negative attitudes to banning smoking in public areas on campus and to education about the harmful effects of smoking. Antismoking programmes with special attention to males and students in humanities are badly needed. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-22764431 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Musmar,S G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Czy fajka wodna stanowi bezpieczna alternatywe dla palenia papierosÃ³w?	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Przegl Lek Periodical, Abbrev. Przegl.Lek. Pub Date Free Form Volume 69 Issue 10 Start Page 1090 Other Pages 4 Notes ID: 23421097 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language pl SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Waterpipe smoking is a traditional habit in Arab World, Turkey, Middle East and Central Asia. Recently it became popular in many countries, mostly among young people. A background of growing prevalence is discussed separately for countries with an old tradition of water pipe smoking and for those where it appeared recently. Contrary to smokers belief numerous studies indicate that waterpipe being responsible for adverse health effects is not a safe alternative for cigarette smoking. Furthermore, waterpipe smoking is conducive to tobacco smoking dependence and may leave a part of the group as cigarette smokers. Hence, tobacco control policies should cover also waterpipe smoking. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-23421097 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Szyfter,Anna, Giefing,Maciej Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Water Pipe & Cigarette Smoking among Qassim University Male Students: Prevalence and Beliefs	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Int J Health Sci (Qassim) Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 6 Issue 1 Start Page 45 Other Pages 57 Notes ID: 23267303 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and beliefs of water pipe & cigarette smoking among Qassim University male students. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the students of Literature Colleges, Health Colleges of Qassim University and a self-administered, anonymous, pre-structured, designed proforma was distributed among randomly selected group of 500 male university students during January 2011. The questionnaire was designed to ask specific questions that are related to cigarette smoking and water pipe smoking in general and their belief regarding smoking. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. RESULTS: The total prevalence rate of waterpipe smoking was found to be 40% and Cigarette smoking was 41%. The major prevalence was found among the students of Health College (50%) then Science College (38%) and Literature College (12%). Cigarette smoking, smoking among relatives and friends has significant association (P Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3523782/?tool=pubmed Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Alzohairy,Mohammad A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
U.S. hookah tobacco smoking establishments advertised on the internet	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Am J Prev Med Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 42 Issue 2 Start Page 150 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 22261211 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Establishments dedicated to hookah tobacco smoking recently have proliferated and helped introduce hookah use to U.S. communities. PURPOSE: To conduct a comprehensive, qualitative assessment of websites promoting these establishments. METHODS: In June 2009, a systematic search process was initiated to access the universe of websites representing major hookah tobacco smoking establishments. In 2009-2010, codebook development followed an iterative paradigm involving three researchers and resulted in a final codebook consisting of 36 codes within eight categories. After two independent coders had nearly perfect agreement (Cohen's Îº = 0.93) on double-coding the data in the first 20% of sites, the coders divided the remaining sites and coded them independently. A thematic approach to the synthesis of findings and selection of exemplary quotations was used. RESULTS: The search yielded a sample of 144 websites originating from states in all U.S. regions. Among the hookah establishments promoted on the websites, 79% served food and 41% served alcohol. Of the websites, none required age verification, Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Primack,Brian A., Rice,Kristen R., Shensa,Ariel, Carroll,Mary V., DePenna,Erica J., Nakkash,Rima, Barnett,Tracey E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Pattern of smoking and nicotine dependence in patients with psychiatric disorders	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tanaffos Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 11 Issue 1 Start Page 55 Other Pages 60 Notes ID: 25191402 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking prevalence is high among psychiatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of smoking, related factors and nicotine dependence in patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analytical descriptive study was performed on patients who had been hospitalized for at least 2 days in Razi Hospital during 2010. Data were collected via an interview and the obtained information was recorded in a questionnaire. Fagerstrom test was also used. After determining the prevalence of smoking in these patients, the related factors and nicotine dependence were also evaluated using multiple logistic regression test and SPSS software. RESULTS: A total of 78.4% of men and 36.2% of women in this study were smokers and 64.4% had high nicotine dependence. Final logistic regression models showed that smoking was related with advanced age, male sexuality, hookah consumption, and depression. High nicotine dependence was correlated with hookah consumption and history of suicide attempt. CONCLUSION: Prevalence of smoking is higher among psychiatric patients compared to the public. Adequate intervention and strategies are necessary in these patients to promote smoking cessation. Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4153188/?tool=pubmed Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Milani,Hooman Sharifi, Kharaghani,Roghieh, Safa,Mitra, Samadi,Rajab, Farhadi,Mohammad Hassan, Ardakani,Mohammad Reza Khodaee, Hesami,Zahra, Masjedi,Mohammad Reza Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cigarette and waterpipe smoking decrease respiratory quality of life in adults: results from a national cross-sectional study	2012	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pulm Med Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2012 Issue Start Page 868294 Other Pages 868294 Notes ID: 22988502 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is gaining an importance over the world, and its effect on quality of life is better grasped. Our objective was to use the Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ) to describe the respiratory quality of life in the Lebanese population, stressing on differences between smokers and nonsmokers. Methods. Using data from a cross-sectional national study, we checked the construct validity and reliability of the CCQ. Factors and items correlation with postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC were reported, in addition to factors and scale association with COPD and its severity. We then conducted a multiple regression to find predictors of quality of life. Results. The CCQ demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, with adequacy to the sample and high consistency. Smokers had a decreased respiratory quality of life versus nonsmokers, independently of their respiratory disease status and severity. This finding was confirmed in COPD individuals, where several environmental factors, lower education, and cumulative smoking of cigarette and of waterpipe were found to be independent predictors of a lower quality of life, after adjusting for COPD severity. Conclusions. Smoking decreases the respiratory quality of life of Lebanese adults; this issue has to be further emphasized during smoking cessation and patients' education. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Joseph,SalamÃ©, Pascale,Salameh, Georges,Khayat, Mirna,Waked Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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