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Particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon monoxide from secondhand smoke outside bars and restaurants in downtown Athens, Georgia	2011		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Health Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 74 Issue 3 Start Page 8 Other Pages 17 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0405525; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0022-0892; 0022-0892 Accession Number PMID: 22010328 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22010328 Abstract In the study described in this article, the authors' objective was to measure particles .001). Carbon monoxide levels outside the restaurant and bar sites did not differ significantly from the control. The results of the authors' study indicate that (1) secondhand smoke (SHS) leads to significant increases in PM2.5 outside of restaurants and bars; and (2) although CO can be used as a proxy for SHS in these outdoor environments, its levels remain relatively low. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors St Helen,G., Hall,D.B., Kudon,L.H., Pearce,J., Baptiste,S., Ferguson,S., Green,T., Naeher,L.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Use of the target group index survey to evaluate the cigarette smoking profile in Saudi Arabia	2011	Arabian Center for Tobacco Control, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11176, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Saudi medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Saudi Med.J. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 32 Issue 10 Start Page 1055 Other Pages 1059 Notes JID: 7909441; ppublish Place of Publication Saudi Arabia ISSN/ISBN 0379-5284; 0379-5284 Accession Number PMID: 22008927 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 0' [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22008927 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To draw a profile, and study the media habits for cigarette smokers in Saudi Arabia using the Target Group Index survey (TGI). METHODS: A household survey using the TGI sample was conducted in March 2008 in 21 cities in Saudi Arabia. A sample of 7003 individuals aged 15 years or more, male and females, living in town and cities, were randomly selected using the multistage sampling technique. One individual per household was interviewed using a structured questionnaire covering socio-economic profile, media exposure, and cigarette consumer information. The study was conducted in Arabian Center for Tobacco Control, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: Cigarette smoking was 35.9% in males, and 2.3% in females. This was significantly higher in the age group 30-49 years compared with younger ages (p=0.001). Among smokers, 22.3% were heavy smokers, 69.3% were using regular flavor cigarettes, and 22.4% tried to quit smoking but failed. The most common methods of quitting smoking were; nicotine gum (18.5%), hypnosis (14%), nicotine patch (8%), and acupuncture (3%). Ninety-eight percent of the smokers watched TV daily, noticed mainly big outdoor ads, and 46% used the Internet daily. Favorite TV and radio channels, newspaper, magazine, and interesting topics for the smokers were recorded, and the main smoker profile was drawn. CONCLUSION: The TGI can be used to draw a smoker profile and identify different segments with the greatest opportunities to send anti-smoking messages. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Albedah,A.M., Khalil,M.K., Khalil,A.A., Elolemy,A.T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Contribution of solid fuel, gas combustion, or tobacco smoke to indoor air pollutant concentrations in Irish and Scottish homes	2012	Scottish Centre for Indoor Air, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. sean.semple@abdn.ac.uk	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indoor air Periodical, Abbrev. Indoor Air Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 22 Issue 3 Start Page 212 Other Pages 223 Notes LR: 20150129; CI: (c) 2011; GR: P30 ES005605/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 ES05605/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9423515; 0 (Endotoxins); 0 (Fossil Fuels); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide); Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1600-0668; 0905-6947 Accession Number PMID: 22007695 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0668.2011.00755.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22007695 Abstract There are limited data describing pollutant levels inside homes that burn solid fuel within developed country settings with most studies describing test conditions or the effect of interventions. This study recruited homes in Ireland and Scotland where open combustion processes take place. Open combustion was classified as coal, peat, or wood fuel burning, use of a gas cooker or stove, or where there is at least one resident smoker. Twenty-four-hour data on airborne concentrations of particulate matter Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S Data Source Authors Semple,S., Garden,C., Coggins,M., Galea,K.S., Whelan,P., Cowie,H., Sanchez-Jimenez,A., Thorne,P.S., Hurley,J.F., Ayres,J.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111109 PMCID PMC3573694 Editors
Association between parental smoking behavior and children's respiratory morbidity: 5-year study in an urban city of South Korea	2012	Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatric pulmonology Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatr.Pulmonol. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 47 Issue 4 Start Page 338 Other Pages 345 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 8510590; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2011/03/13 [received]; 2011/08/31 [accepted]; 2011/10/17 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1099-0496; 1099-0496 Accession Number PMID: 22006579 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1002/ppul.21556 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22006579 Abstract INTRODUCTION: After intensive tobacco control efforts in recent decades, the prevalence of active smoking has decreased. However, the hazardous effect of indirect exposure to cigarette smoke is often underestimated, especially in children. We aimed to investigate the effect of parental smoking on the respiratory morbidity of the children of parents who smoke by evaluating the relationship between parental smoking behavior and children's respiratory symptoms. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional follow-up study of 31,584 children aged 6-11 in an urban community in Anyang City, Korea. The children's parents were asked about their smoking status and completed questionnaires regarding their children's symptoms related to asthma and other upper or lower respiratory illnesses. Our analysis focused on a comparison of the frequency of respiratory and ocular symptoms according to parental smoking status, whether it was non-smoking (Non-S), indirect passive smoking (third-hand smoking, THS) or direct passive smoking (second-hand smoking, SHS). RESULTS: The children with Non-S patients were 40.9%, THS group 40.6%, and SHS group 18.5%. THS group showed lower ORs for most respiratory symptoms when compared with those of SHS group, however, THS group revealed increased ORs compared with Non-S in cough-related symptoms. There was a linear trend in frequencies of cough and sputum-related symptoms according to the degree of exposure to cigarette smoke (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Wiley Periodicals, Inc Data Source Authors Jung,J.W., Ju,Y.S., Kang,H.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111017 PMCID Editors
The microbial diversity of water kefir	2011	Lehrstuhl fur Technische Mikrobiologie, Weihenstephaner Steig 16, 85350 Freising, Germany.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 15-Dec Volume 151 Issue 3 Start Page 284 Other Pages 288 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 8412849; 0 (DNA, Ribosomal); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2011/04/27 [received]; 2011/09/09 [revised]; 2011/09/18 [accepted]; 2011/09/24 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 22000549 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2011.09.016 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22000549 Abstract The microbial diversity of water kefir, made from a mixture of water, dried figs, a slice of lemon and sucrose was studied. The microbial consortia residing in the granules of three water kefirs of different origins were analyzed. A collection of 453 bacterial isolates was obtained on different selective/differential media. Bacterial isolates were grouped with randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR analyses. One representative of each RAPD genotype was identified by comparative 16S rDNA gene sequencing. The predominant genus in water kefirs I and II was Lactobacillus, which accounted for 82.1% in water kefir I and 72.1% in water kefir II of the bacterial isolates. The most abundant species in water kefirs I and II were Lactobacillus hordei and Lb. nagelii followed by considerably lower numbers of Lb. casei. Other lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were identified as Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Lc. citreum in all three water kefirs. The most abundant species in water kefir III was Lc. mesenteroides (28%) and Lc. citreum (24.3%). A total of 57 LAB belonging to the species of Lb. casei, Lb. hordei, Lb. nagelii, Lb. hilgardii and Lc. mesenteroides were able to produce exopolysacchrides from sucrose. Non LABs were identified as Acetobacter fabarum and Ac. orientalis. The Acetobacter species were more prevalent in consortium III. Cluster analyses of RAPD-PCR patterns revealed an interspecies diversity among the Lactobacillus and Acetobacter strains. Aditionally, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lachancea fermentati, Hanseniaospora valbyensis and Zygotorulaspora florentina were isolated and identified by comparison of partial 26S rDNA sequences and FTIR spectroscopy. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Gulitz,A., Stadie,J., Wenning,M., Ehrmann,M.A., Vogel,R.F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110924 PMCID Editors
Distribution and antifungal susceptibility of Candida species causing nosocomial candiduria	2012	Department of Medical Microbiology, Akdeniz University Medical Faculty, Antalya, Turkey.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medical mycology Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Mycol. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 50 Issue 5 Start Page 529 Other Pages 532 Notes LR: 20131213; JID: 9815835; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); 2011/10/11 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1460-2709; 1369-3786 Accession Number PMID: 21988703 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3109/13693786.2011.618996 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21988703 Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the distribution of Candida species isolated from urine specimens of hospitalized patients in Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya, Turkey, as well as their susceptibilities to antifungal agents. A total of 100 patients who had nosocomial candiduria between March 2003 and May 2004 at the facility were included in the study. Organisms were identified by conventional methods and the use of API ID 32C strips. Susceptibilities of the isolates to amphotericin B were determined by Etest, whereas the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of these same strains to fluconazole, voriconazole and caspofungin were assessed using the broth microdilution method. The most common species recovered was C. albicans 44% of all yeasts, followed by C. tropicalis (20%), C. glabrata (18%), C. krusei (6%), C. famata (5%), C. parapsilosis (4%), C. kefyr (2%) and C. guilliermondii (1%). A total of nine (9%) of the isolates, including five C. krusei and four C. glabrata isolates were susceptible dose-dependent (SDD) to fluconazole. In constrast, only two C. glabrata and one C. krusei isolates were resistant to this antifungal. The voriconazole MICs for all Candida isolates were =0.5 mug/ml, except for one C. glabrata isolate with a MIC value of 2 mug/ml. Among all isolates, 94% were susceptible to amphotericin B with MIC values of Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ozhak-Baysan,B., Ogunc,D., Colak,D., Ongut,G., Donmez,L., Vural,T., Gunseren,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111011 PMCID Editors
Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in food-producing animals	2012	Department of Microbiology, Shizuoka Institute of Environment and Hygiene, 4-27-2 Kitaando, Aoi, Shizuoka 420-8637, Japan. midori1_hiroi@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science Periodical, Abbrev. J.Vet.Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 74 Issue 2 Start Page 189 Other Pages 195 Notes JID: 9105360; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase CTX-M-14); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); 2011/10/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Japan ISSN/ISBN 1347-7439; 0916-7250 Accession Number PMID: 21979457 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI JST.JSTAGE/jvms/11-0372 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21979457 Abstract To evaluate the diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) genes among food-producing animals, 48 isolates of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli isolates were obtained from rectal samples of broilers, layers, beef cattle and pigs, at the slaughterhouse level. ESBL-carrying E. coli were isolated from 60.0% of individual broiler rectal samples, 5.9% of layers, 12.5% of beef cattle and 3% of pigs. One ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae was isolated from a broiler. The ESBL-positive E. coli isolates from broilers harbored various ESBL genes: bla (SHV-12), bla(CTX-M-2), bla(CTX-M-14), bla(CTX-M-15) and bla(CTX-M-44). The plasmid DNAs were analyzed by restriction patterns. Homogeneous band patterns were yielded in those of K. pneumoniae and E. coli isolates harboring the bla(CTX-M-2) gene from different farms. No genetic relation between the 2 CTX-M-14 ESBL-producing strains was found by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, although 2 plasmids in these strains, obtained from different broiler farms, were similar to each other. This study provides evidence that the proliferation of CTX-M-producing E. coli is due to the growth of indigenous CTX-M-producing strains and the possible emergence of strains that acquired CTX-M genes by horizontal transfer in different broiler farms. CTX-M-producing coliforms in broilers should be controlled due to the critical importance of cephalosporins and the zoonotic potential of ESBL-producing bacteria. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Hiroi,M., Yamazaki,F., Harada,T., Takahashi,N., Iida,N., Noda,Y., Yagi,M., Nishio,T., Kanda,T., Kawamori,F., Sugiyama,K., Masuda,T., Hara-Kudo,Y., Ohashi,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111007 PMCID Editors
Air nicotine monitoring for second hand smoke exposure in public places in India	2011	Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, India.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Indian.J.Community Med. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 36 Issue 2 Start Page 98 Other Pages 103 Notes LR: 20130529; JID: 9315574; OID: NLM: PMC3180954; OTO: NOTNLM; 2011/03/10 [received]; 2011/07/06 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 1998-3581; 0970-0218 Accession Number PMID: 21976792 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4103/0970-0218.84126 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21976792 Abstract BACKGROUND: Air nicotine monitoring is an established method of measuring exposure to second hand smoke (SHS). Not much research has been done in India to measure air nicotine for the purpose of studying exposure to SHS. It is a risk factor and many diseases are known to occur among non smokers if they are exposed to second hand smoke. OBJECTIVE: To conduct monitoring of air nicotine for second hand smoke exposure in public places across major cities in India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional survey was conducted across four cities across the country, using passive air monitoring. The buildings included hospitals, secondary schools, Governmental offices, bars and restaurants. The buildings were selected through convenience sampling method keeping in view specific sentinel locations of interest. RESULT: The presence of air nicotine was recorded in most of the buildings under the study, which included government buildings, hospitals, schools, restaurants and entertainment venues (bars) in all four cities under the study. The highest median levels of air nicotine were found in entertainment venues and restaurants in cities. CONCLUSION: The presence of air nicotine in indoor public places indicates weak implementation of existing smoke free law in India. The findings of this study provide a baseline characterization of exposure to SHS in public places in India, which could be used to promote clean indoor air policies and programs and monitor and evaluate the progress and future smoke-free initiatives in India. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kaur,J., Prasad,V.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC3180954 Editors
Long-term study of migration of volatile organic compounds from cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes and effects on drinking water quality	2011	Division of Environmental Medicine, Department of Water Hygiene, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 4404 Nydalen, NO-0403 Oslo, Norway. vidar.lund@fhi.no	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of water and health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Water.Health. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 9 Issue 3 Start Page 483 Other Pages 497 Notes LR: 20121115; JID: 101185420; 0 (Drinking Water); 0 (Methyl Ethers); 0 (Volatile Organic Compounds); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 29I4YB3S89 (methyl tert-butyl ether); 9002-88-4 (Polyethylene); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1477-8920; 1477-8920 Accession Number PMID: 21976195 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.2166/wh.2011.165 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21976195 Abstract The objectives of this study were to investigate migration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes used for drinking water produced by different production methods, and to evaluate their potential risk for human health and/or influence on aesthetic drinking water quality. The migration tests were carried out in accordance with EN-1420-1, and VOCs were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The levels of VOC migrating from new PEX pipes were generally low, and decreasing with time of pipe use. No association was found between production method of PEX pipes and concentration of migration products. 2,4-di-tert-butyl phenol and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) were two of the major individual components detected. In three new PEX pipes, MTBE was detected in concentrations above the recommended US EPA taste and odour value for drinking water, but decreased below this value after 5 months in service. However, the threshold odour number (TON) values for two pipes were similar to new pipes even after 1 year in use. For seven chemicals for which conclusions on potential health risk could be drawn, this was considered of no or very low concern. However, odour from some of these pipes could negatively affect drinking water for up to 1 year. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lund,V., Anderson-Glenna,M., Skjevrak,I., Steffensen,I.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Is snus the same as dip? Smokers' perceptions of new smokeless tobacco advertising	2013	University of California San Francisco, 530 Parnassus Ave, Suite 366, Box 1390, San Francisco, CA 94143-1390, USA. pling@medicine.ucsf.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 22 Issue 2 Start Page 84 Other Pages 90 Notes LR: 20150129; GR: R01 CA141661/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-CA141661/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9209612; NIHMS416375; OID: NLM: NIHMS416375; OID: NLM: PMC3599427; 2011/10/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 21972063 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050022 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21972063 Abstract BACKGROUND: Since 2006, leading US cigarette companies have been promoting new snus products as line extensions of popular cigarette brands. These promotional efforts include direct mail marketing to consumers on cigarette company mailing lists. This study examines smokers' reactions to this advertising and perceptions of the new snus products. METHODS: Eight focus groups (n=65 participants) were conducted in San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2010 with smokers who received tobacco direct mail advertising. The focus group discussions assessed smokers' perceptions of the new snus products. Focus group videos were transcribed and coded using Transana software to identify common themes. RESULTS: Most participants were aware of snus advertising and many had tried free samples. Most were aware that snus was supposed to be 'different' from traditional chewing tobacco but consistently did not know why. Participants willing to try snus still identified strongly as smokers, and for some participants, trying snus reinforced their preference for smoking. Snus' major benefits were use in smoke-free environments and avoiding social stigma related to secondhand smoke. Participants were sceptical of the idea that snus was safer than cigarettes and did not see it as an acceptable substitute for cigarettes or as a cessation aid. CONCLUSIONS: Smokers repeated some messages featured in early snus advertising. Snus was not seen as an acceptable substitute for smoking or way to quit cigarettes. Current smoker responses to snus advertising are not consistent with harm reduction. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bahreinifar,S., Sheon,N.M., Ling,P.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111004 PMCID PMC3599427 Editors

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