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Waterpipe smoking among college students in the United States: a review of the literature	2012	Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. grekine@wayne.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of American college health : J of ACH Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 3 Start Page 244 Other Pages 249 Notes JID: 8214119; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1940-3208; 0744-8481 Accession Number PMID: 22420702 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1080/07448481.2011.589419 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22420702 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on college student waterpipe use with a focus on undergraduates in the United States. PARTICIPANTS: Undergraduate students. METHODS: Studies were accessed using the databases PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Academic Search Premier. Searches included combinations of the following keywords: "waterpipe," "hookah," "shisha," "nargila," "argileh," "hubble bubble," "college," "university," and "student." RESULTS: Results demonstrate that approximately 1 in 5 American college students report past-year waterpipe use. Results also suggest that there are a number of established correlates of waterpipe smoking, including male gender, Arab ethnicity, cigarette smoking, and the belief that waterpipe smoking is less harmful than cigarette smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Despite its harmful health effects, waterpipe smoking is quite common among college students. Future research with better methodologies and theoretical frameworks are needed to advance the field. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Grekin,E.R., Ayna,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A review of multicomponent interventions to prevent and control tobacco use among college students	2012	Department of Health Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Kirsten.rodgers@emory.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of American college health : J of ACH Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 3 Start Page 257 Other Pages 261 Notes JID: 8214119; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1940-3208; 0744-8481 Accession Number PMID: 22420704 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1080/07448481.2011.587486 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22420704 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Multicomponent tobacco control programs have been implemented at the state and community levels and have led to a reduction in tobacco use. The purpose was to review the public health research literature on tobacco prevention and control programs on college campuses and derive evidence-based implications for comprehensive program implementation. METHODS: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and PubMed databases were used to search the research literature concerning tobacco prevention and control programs conducted on college campuses published between 2000 and 2009. RESULTS: No studies were found that implemented all 5 recommended components of a comprehensive program. Tobacco control programs containing policy and prevention education were used the most and promotion of tobacco-free environments and banning sales of tobacco products were used the least. CONCLUSION: The review suggests that despite the recommendation of comprehensive tobacco control programs to reduce tobacco use on college campuses, few institutions have implemented and evaluated programs consisting of multiple components. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rodgers,K.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Removal of MS2, Qbeta and GA bacteriophages during drinking water treatment at pilot scale	2012	Veolia Environment Research and Innovation, Chemin de la Digue, BP76, 78608 Maisons-Laffitte Cedex, France. nicolas.boudaud@veolia.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water research Periodical, Abbrev. Water Res. Pub Date Free Form 15-May Volume 46 Issue 8 Start Page 2651 Other Pages 2664 Notes LR: 20131121; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 0105072; 0 (Drinking Water); 0 (Membranes, Artificial); 0 (Solutions); 4R7X1O2820 (Chlorine); 2011/03/01 [received]; 2012/01/27 [revised]; 2012/02/11 [accepted]; 2012/03/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1879-2448; 0043-1354 Accession Number PMID: 22421032 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2012.02.020 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22421032 Abstract The removal of MS2, Qbeta and GA, F-specific RNA bacteriophages, potential surrogates for pathogenic waterborne viruses, was investigated during a conventional drinking water treatment at pilot scale by using river water, artificially and independently spiked with these bacteriophages. The objective of this work is to develop a standard system for assessing the effectiveness of drinking water plants with respect to the removal of MS2, Qbeta and GA bacteriophages by a conventional pre-treatment process (coagulation-flocculation-settling-sand filtration) followed or not by an ultrafiltration (UF) membrane (complete treatment process). The specific performances of three UF membranes alone were assessed by using (i) pre-treated water and (ii) 0.1 mM sterile phosphate buffer solution (PBS), spiked with bacteriophages. These UF membranes tested in this work were designed for drinking water treatment market and were also selected for research purpose. The hypothesis serving as base for this study was that the interfacial properties for these three bacteriophages, in terms of electrostatic charge and the degree of hydrophobicity, could induce variations in the removal performances achieved by drinking water treatments. The comparison of the results showed a similar behaviour for both MS2 and Qbeta surrogates whereas it was particularly atypical for the GA surrogate. The infectious character of MS2 and Qbeta bacteriophages was mostly removed after clarification followed by sand filtration processes (more than a 4.8-log reduction) while genomic copies were removed at more than a 4.0-log after the complete treatment process. On the contrary, GA bacteriophage was only slightly removed by clarification followed by sand filtration, with less than 1.7-log and 1.2-log reduction, respectively. After the complete treatment process achieved, GA bacteriophage was removed with less than 2.2-log and 1.6-log reduction, respectively. The effectiveness of the three UF membranes tested in terms of bacteriophages removal showed significant differences, especially for GA bacteriophage. These results could provide recommendations for drinking water suppliers in terms of selection criteria for membranes. MS2 bacteriophage is widely used as a surrogate for pathogenic waterborne viruses in Europe and the United States. In this study, the choice of MS2 bacteriophage as the best surrogate to be used for assessment of the effectiveness of drinking water treatment in removal of pathogenic waterborne viruses in worst conditions is clearly challenged. It was shown that GA bacteriophage is potentially a better surrogate as a worst case than MS2. Considering GA bacteriophage as the best surrogate in this study, a chlorine disinfection step could guaranteed a complete removal of this model and ensure the safety character of drinking water plants. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Boudaud,N., Machinal,C., David,F., Freval-Le Bourdonnec,A., Jossent,J., Bakanga,F., Arnal,C., Jaffrezic,M.P., Oberti,S., Gantzer,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120303 PMCID Editors
Are quit attempts among U.S. female nurses who smoke different from female smokers in the general population? An analysis of the 2006/2007 tobacco use supplement to the current population survey	2012	School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, 700 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. lsarna@sonnet.ucla.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC women's health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Womens Health Pub Date Free Form 19-Mar Volume 12 Issue Start Page 4 Other Pages 12/4/6874 Notes LR: 20150225; JID: 101088690; OID: NLM: PMC3328253; 2011/10/31 [received]; 2012/03/19 [accepted]; 2012/03/19 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1472-6874; 1472-6874 Accession Number PMID: 22429917 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1472-6874-12-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22429917 Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking is a significant women's health issue. Examining smoking behaviors among occupational groups with a high prevalence of women may reveal the culture of smoking behavior and quit efforts of female smokers. The purpose of this study was to examine how smoking and quitting characteristics (i.e., ever and recent quit attempts) among females in the occupation of nursing are similar or different to those of women in the general population. METHODS: Cross-sectional data from the Tobacco Use Supplement of the Current Population Survey 2006/2007 were used to compare smoking behaviors of nurses (n = 2, 566) to those of non-healthcare professional women (n = 93, 717). Smoking characteristics included years of smoking, number of cigarettes, and time to first cigarette with smoking within the first 30 minutes as an indicator of nicotine dependence. Logistic regression models using replicate weights were used to determine correlates of ever and previous 12 months quit attempts. RESULTS: Nurses had a lower smoking prevalence than other women (12.1% vs 16.6%, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sarna,L., Bialous,S.A., Nandy,K., Yang,Q. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120319 PMCID PMC3328253 Editors
Prenatal and passive smoke exposure and incidence of asthma and wheeze: systematic review and meta-analysis	2012	Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, City Hospital, UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, Nottingham, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatrics Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatrics Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 129 Issue 4 Start Page 735 Other Pages 744 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: C1512/A11160/Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; GR: British Heart Foundation/United Kingdom; GR: Department of Health/United Kingdom; JID: 0376422; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2012/03/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-4275; 0031-4005 Accession Number PMID: 22430451 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; AIM; IM DOI 10.1542/peds.2011-2196 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22430451 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Exposure to passive smoke is a common and avoidable risk factor for wheeze and asthma in children. Substantial growth in the prospective cohort study evidence base provides an opportunity to generate new and more detailed estimates of the magnitude of the effect. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to provide estimates of the prospective effect of smoking by parents or household members on the risk of wheeze and asthma at different stages of childhood. METHODS: We systematically searched Medline, Embase, and conference abstracts to identify cohort studies of the incidence of asthma or wheeze in relation to exposure to prenatal or postnatal maternal, paternal, or household smoking in subjects aged up to 18 years old. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated by using random effects model. RESULTS: We identified 79 prospective studies. Exposure to pre- or postnatal passive smoke exposure was associated with a 30% to 70% increased risk of incident wheezing (strongest effect from postnatal maternal smoking on wheeze in children aged =2 years, OR = 1.70, 95% CI = 1.24-2.35, 4 studies) and a 21% to 85% increase in incident asthma (strongest effect from prenatal maternal smoking on asthma in children aged =2 years, OR = 1.85, 95% CI = 1.35-2.53, 5 studies). CONCLUSIONS: Building upon previous findings, exposure to passive smoking increases the incidence of wheeze and asthma in children and young people by at least 20%. Preventing parental smoking is crucially important to the prevention of asthma. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Burke,H., Leonardi-Bee,J., Hashim,A., Pine-Abata,H., Chen,Y., Cook,D.G., Britton,J.R., McKeever,T.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120319 PMCID Editors
The effect of cigarette smoking on allergic conditions in Maltese children (ISAAC)	2012	Department of Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital and University of Malta, Malta. stevemonte@waldonet.net.mt	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatr.Allergy Immunol. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 23 Issue 5 Start Page 472 Other Pages 478 Notes CI: (c) 2012; JID: 9106718; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2012/03/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1399-3038; 0905-6157 Accession Number PMID: 22435636 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1399-3038.2012.01276.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22435636 Abstract Maltese children are frequently exposed to tobacco smoke through passive and personal smoking. In the phase 3 ISAAC study questionnaire, we enquired about passive smoking to the parents of 3816 (80% response rate) 5- to 8-yr-old children and about passive and personal smoking to 4139 (90% response rate) 13- to 15-yr-old participating children. Thirty-one percent of 5- to 8-yr olds were passive smokers with their father more likely to be the smoker (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S Data Source Authors Montefort,S., Ellul,P., Montefort,M., Caruana,S., Grech,V., Agius Muscat,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120322 PMCID Editors
Sports activity and the use of cigarettes and snus among young males in Finland in 1999-2010	2012	Research Department, Centre of Military Medicine, Helsinki, Finland. Ville.Mattila@uta.fi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 22-Mar Volume 12 Issue Start Page 230 Other Pages 2458-12-230 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3325877; 2011/10/18 [received]; 2012/03/22 [accepted]; 2012/03/22 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 22439614 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-12-230 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22439614 Abstract BACKGROUND: Studies of the relationship between sports activity and smoking among adolescents and young adults report contradictory results. We examined the association between sports activity (intensity and type of sport) and the current use of snus (Swedish snuff), cigarette smoking, and the combined use of cigarettes and snus (dual use) among young males in Finland. METHODS: Data were collected from 16,746 male conscripts who completed a survey during the first days of their conscription during the years 1999-2010 (median age 19 years, response rate 95%). Main outcome measures were self-reported daily/occasional use of snus, cigarette smoking, and dual use. The association between sports activity, type of sport, and several sociodemographic background variables was assessed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Over the study period (1999-2010), the prevalence of cigarette smoking decreased from 42% to 34%, while snus use increased from 5% to 12%, and dual use increased from 7% to 13% (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mattila,V.M., Raisamo,S., Pihlajamaki,H., Mantysaari,M., Rimpela,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120322 PMCID PMC3325877 Editors
Indoor air quality in Virginia waterpipe cafes	2013	Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 22 Issue 5 Start Page 338 Other Pages 343 Notes LR: 20150225; GR: F31DA028102/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R25 CA090314/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 22447194 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050350 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22447194 Abstract INTRODUCTION: A revised indoor air quality law has been implemented in Virginia to protect the public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure. This legislation contains exemptions that include allowances for smoking in a room that is structurally separated and separately ventilated. The objective of the current study was to examine the impact of this law on air quality in waterpipe cafes, as well as to compare the air quality in these cafes to restaurants that allow cigarette smoking and those where no smoking is permitted. METHODS: Indoor air quality in 28 venues (17 waterpipe cafes, five cigarette smoking-permitted restaurants and six smoke-free restaurants (five with valid data)) in Virginia was assessed during 4 March to 27 May 2011. Real-time measurements of particulate matter (PM) with 2.5 mum aerodynamic diameter or smaller (PM2.5) were obtained and occupant behaviour/venue characteristics were assessed. RESULTS: The highest mean PM2.5 concentration was observed for waterpipe cafe smoking rooms (374 mug/m(3), n=17) followed by waterpipe cafe non-smoking rooms (123 mug/m(3), n=11), cigarette smoking-permitted restaurant smoking rooms (119 mug/m(3), n=5), cigarette smoking-permitted restaurant non-smoking rooms (26 mug/m(3), n=5) and smoke-free restaurants (9 mug/m(3), n=5). Smoking density was positively correlated with PM2.5 across smoking rooms and the smoke-free restaurants. In addition, PM2.5 was positively correlated between smoking and non-smoking rooms of venues. CONCLUSIONS: The PM2.5 concentrations observed among the waterpipe cafes sampled here indicated air quality in the waterpipe cafe smoking rooms was worse than restaurant rooms in which cigarette smoking was permitted, and state-required non-smoking rooms in waterpipe cafes may expose patrons and employees to PM2.5 concentrations above national and international air quality standards. Reducing the health risks of secondhand smoke may require smoke-free establishments in which tobacco smoking sources such as water pipes are, like cigarettes, prohibited. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cobb,C.O., Vansickel,A.R., Blank,M.D., Jentink,K., Travers,M.J., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120324 PMCID PMC3889072 Editors
Lower prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe smoking, but a higher risk of waterpipe dependence in Lebanese adult women than in men	2012	Faculty of Public Health & Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. pascalesalameh1@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Women & health Periodical, Abbrev. Women Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 52 Issue 2 Start Page 135 Other Pages 150 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7608076; 059QF0KO0R (Water); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1541-0331; 0363-0242 Accession Number PMID: 22458290 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1080/03630242.2012.656885 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22458290 Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate whether nicotine dependence was higher in Lebanese women smokers compared with men smokers. Data were taken from a national cross-sectional study. Lebanese residents aged >/= 40 years were enrolled between October 2009 and September 2010. After informed consent, participants answered a standardized questionnaire about smoking behaviors and dependence (measured by the Fagerstrom-Test-Nicotine-Dependence for cigarettes and the Lebanon-Waterpipe-Dependence-Scale 11 for waterpipes): 1,066 males and 1,134 females were interviewed. 58.7% versus 42.9% of them, respectively, ever smoked cigarettes, while 6.9% versus 6.7% ever smoked a waterpipe (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Salameh,P., Khayat,G., Waked,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Analysis on status pollution and variation of BTEX in Beijing	2011	Institue of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China. sj@dq.cern.ac.cn	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full 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.] Periodical, Abbrev. Huan Jing Ke Xue. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 32 Issue 12 Start Page 3531 Other Pages 3536 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 8405344; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Coal Ash); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 0250-3301; 0250-3301 Accession Number PMID: 22468513 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22468513 Abstract In order to study the pollution status and the seasonal and diurnal variations, ambient concentrations of BTEX were analyzed at Beijing from 2008-10 to 2009-10, by using the method of two-step-concentration-gas spectrometry/mass (CCD-GC/MS). The average concentration of BTEX in Beijing was 13.9-44.0 microg x cm(-3). The dominant compound components were toluene, benzene, followed by ethyl benzene, m/p-xylene, o-xylene. Compared with foreign cities and regions, the level of BTEX at Beijing atmosphere was relatively lower. The study found that BTEX in Beijing mainly came from vehicle emissions, coal and solvent evaporation were also important sources of BTEX. No significantly obvious seasonal variation was observed, with the highest concentrations observed in spring and summer and the lowest concentrations generally found in autumn. Seasonal variations of emission sources were the main reason for seasonal changes of BTEX. However, the impact of weather factors on the BTEX can not be ignored, such as temperature and strong winds. Significant diurnal variations in BTEX were observed. The BTEX concentrations displayed a bimodal pattern, with peak between 08:00 and 10:00. and between 16:00 and 08:00. The minimum concentration generally appeared around 14:00. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sun,J., Wang,Y.S., Wu,F.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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