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Contamination of public whirlpool spas: factors associated with the presence of Legionella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli	2013	Institut National de Sante Publique du Quebec, Quebec, QC, Canada. nicholas.brousseau.agence04@ssss.gouv.qc.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental health research Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Health Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 23 Issue 1 Start Page 1 Other Pages 15 Notes JID: 9106628; 2012/06/25 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1369-1619; 0960-3123 Accession Number PMID: 22731241 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1080/09603123.2012.678001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22731241 Abstract This work explores the factors associated with contamination of public spas by Legionella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Physicochemical and microbiological parameters were measured in water samples from 95 spas inQuebec, Canada. Spa maintenance was documented by a questionnaire. Legionella spp. were detected in 23% of spas, P. aeruginosa in 41% and E. coli in 2%. Bacteria were found in concerning concentrations (Legionella spp. >/= 500 CFU/l, P. aeruginosa >/= 51 CFU/100 ml or E. coli >/= 1 CFU/100 ml) in 26% ofspas. Observed physicochemical parameters frequently differed from recommended guidelines. The following factors decreased the prevalence of concerning microbial contamination: a free chlorine concentration >/= 2 mg/l or total bromine >/= 3 mg/l (p = 0.001), an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) > 650 mV (p = 0.001), emptying and cleaning the spa at least monthly (p = 0.019) and a turbidity = 1 NTU (p = 0.013). Proper regulations and training of spa operators are critical for better maintenance of these increasingly popular facilities. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Brousseau,N., Levesque,B., Guillemet,T.A., Cantin,P., Gauvin,D., Giroux,J.P., Gingras,S., Proulx,F., Cote,P.A., Dewailly,E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120625 PMCID Editors
The impact of structural packaging design on young adult smokers' perceptions of tobacco products	2013	VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control, The Cancer Council Victoria, 1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Melbourne, VIC 3053, Australia. ron.borland@cancervic.org.au	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 97 Other Pages 102 Notes JID: 9209612; 2011/12/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 22166265 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050078 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22166265 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine the extent that novel cigarette pack shapes and openings have on smokers' perceptions of those packs and the cigarettes contained within. METHOD: Using a web-based survey, 160 young adult ever-smokers (18-29 years) were shown computer images of plain packaged cigarette packs in five different shapes. This was followed by packs illustrating five different methods of opening. Brand (prestige or budget) and size of the health warnings (30% or 70% warning size) were between-subject conditions. Respondents ranked packs on attractiveness, perceived quality of the cigarettes contained within and extent that the pack distracted from health warnings. RESULTS: Ratings of attractiveness and perceived quality were significantly associated in both substudies, but tendency to distract from warnings was more independent. Significant differences were found between the pack shapes on attractiveness, perceived quality and distraction from warnings. Standard, 2x10 and 4x5 packs were ranked less attractive than Bevelled and Rounded packs. 2x10 and 4x5 packs were also perceived as lower quality than Bevelled and Rounded packs. The Standard pack was less distracting to health warnings than all other shapes except the 2x10 pack. Pack openings were perceived as different on quality of cigarettes contained and extent of distraction to warnings. The Standard Flip-top was rated significantly lower in distracting from warnings than all other openings. CONCLUSIONS: Pack shape and pack opening affect ever-smokers' perceptions of the packs and the cigarettes they contain. This means that they have the potential to create appeal and differentiate products and thus should be regulated. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Borland,R., Savvas,S., Sharkie,F., Moore,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111213 PMCID Editors
Previous use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana and subsequent abuse of prescription opioids in young adults	2013	Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-8093, USA. lynn.fiellin@yale.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. J.Adolesc.Health Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 52 Issue 2 Start Page 158 Other Pages 163 Notes LR: 20150411; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: K12 DA00167/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: L30 DA018518/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32DA007238/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9102136; 0 (Prescription Drugs); NIHMS388189; OID: NLM: NIHMS388189; O Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-1972; 1054-139X Accession Number PMID: 23332479 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.010 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23332479 Abstract PURPOSE: There has been an increase in the abuse of prescription opioids, especially in younger individuals. The current study explores the association between alcohol, cigarette, and/or marijuana use during adolescence and subsequent abuse of prescription opioids during young adulthood. METHODS: We used demographic/clinical data from community-dwelling individuals in the 2006-2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. We used logistic regression analyses, adjusted for these characteristics, to test whether having previous alcohol, cigarette, or marijuana use was associated with an increased likelihood of subsequently abusing prescription opioids. RESULTS: Twelve percent of the survey population of 18-25 year olds (n = 6,496) reported current abuse of prescription opioids. For this population, prevalence of previous substance use was 57% for alcohol, 56% for cigarettes, and 34% for marijuana. We found previous alcohol use was associated with the subsequent abuse of prescription opioids in young men but not young women. Among both men and women, previous marijuana use was 2.5 times more likely than no previous marijuana to be associated with subsequent abuse of prescription opioids. We found that among young boys, all previous substance use (alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana), but only previous marijuana use in young girls, was associated with an increased likelihood of subsequent abuse of prescription opioids during young adulthood. CONCLUSIONS: Previous alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use were each associated with current abuse of prescription opioids in 18-25-year-old men, but only marijuana use was associated with subsequent abuse of prescription opioids in young women. Prevention efforts targeting early substance abuse may help to curb the abuse of prescription opioids. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Fiellin,L.E., Tetrault,J.M., Becker,W.C., Fiellin,D.A., Hoff,R.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120820 PMCID PMC3552239 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
Investigating the self-reported behavior of drivers and their attitudes to traffic violations	2013	Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 5, Iroon Polytechniou str, 15773, Zografou Campus, Greece. sophiav@central.ntua.gr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Safety Research Periodical, Abbrev. J.Safety Res. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 46 Issue Start Page 1 Other Pages 11 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 1264241; OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/07/05 [received]; 2013/03/01 [revised]; 2013/03/07 [accepted]; 2013/03/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-1247; 0022-4375 Accession Number PMID: 23932680 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jsr.2013.03.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23932680 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Driving behavior theoretical models consider attitudes as an important determinant of driver behavior. Moreover, the association between the self-reported tendency to commit violations and accident involvement is widely recognized. This research investigates drivers' self-reported behavior and attitudes to risky behaviors related to the traffic violations of speeding, drink-driving, and cell phone use using cluster analysis. METHOD: A sample of 601 Greek drivers participating at the SARTRE 4 pan-European survey is utilized. The analysis identified three clusters of drivers. Drivers in Cluster 1 commit traffic violations more often; drivers in Cluster 2 favor traffic violation countermeasures while having moderate views toward compliance with traffic rules; and drivers in Cluster 3 strongly support traffic violation countermeasures and also have strong views toward compliance with traffic rules. Risky behaviors and related attitudes that differentiate the three distinct groups of drivers (clusters) were determined. RESULTS: The findings indicate that differences in attitudes and behaviors may be attributed to factors such as age, gender, and area of residence. The research findings also provided some insight about the current level of drivers' attitudes to traffic violations, especially those that negatively affect traffic safety. The pattern of their views on violations may form the basis of risk behavior-related interventions tailored to the identified groups, aiming at informing, educating, and raising the awareness of the public. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: Agencies focused on safety interventions could exploit this information in designing and implementing education campaigns, enforcement programs and in defining relevant priorities. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Vardaki,S., Yannis,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130319 PMCID Editors
Influence of staining solutions and whitening procedures on discoloration of hybrid composite resins	2013	Department of Biomaterials Science and BioCity Turku Biomaterials Research Program, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland. sufgar@utu.fi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Periodical, Abbrev. Acta Odontol.Scand. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 71 Issue 1 Start Page 144 Other Pages 150 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0370344; 0 (Composite Resins); BBX060AN9V (Hydrogen Peroxide); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1502-3850; 0001-6357 Accession Number PMID: 23256645 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; D; IM DOI 10.3109/00016357.2011.654253 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23256645 Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim was to evaluate the color stability and water uptake of two hybrid composite resins polymerized in two different conditions after exposure to commonly consumed beverages. In addition, the effect of repolishing and bleaching on the stained composite was evaluated. METHODS: Eighty specimens (12 mm x 12 mm x 3 mm) were made from two hybrid composite resins of shade A2. Forty specimens of each composite were divided into two groups (n = 20 per each) according to the curing method used (hand light cure HLC or oven light cure OLC). Then each group (HLC or OLC) was sub-divided randomly into four sub-groups (n = 5), which were immersed for 60 days in different beverages (distal water, coffee, tea and pepsi) and incubated at 37 degrees C. Water uptake was measured during this time and followed by measurement of color difference (DeltaE) by using a spectrophotometer. After complete staining, repolishing (grit 4000 FEPA at 300 rpm under water) and bleaching (40% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel) were conducted. The repolished and bleached specimens were submitted to new color measurements. RESULTS: Color value of the specimens immersed in tea displayed the highest statistically significant (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Garoushi,S., Lassila,L., Hatem,M., Shembesh,M., Baady,L., Salim,Z., Vallittu,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoker identity among occasional smokers: findings from Minnesota	2013	Centre for Health Initiatives, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia. lee.jeongkyu@gmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Health Behavior Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Health Behav. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 37 Issue 4 Start Page 525 Other Pages 530 Notes JID: 9602338; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1945-7359; 1087-3244 Accession Number PMID: 23985233 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.5993/AJHB.37.4.10 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23985233 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate characteristics of occasional smokers who deny being smokers (ie, deniers). METHODS: Data were from 3 rounds of the Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey (MATS 2003, 2007, and 2010), a statewide, cross-sectional, and random-digit-dial telephone survey. RESULTS: Nearly half of occasional smokers did not view themselves as smokers. Characteristics that were predictive of being a denier included less perceived harm from secondhand smoke, fewer days smoked, and fewer cigarettes smoked per day. CONCLUSIONS: Denial of being a smoker is primarily characterized by very light smoking. Future communication efforts should be tailored for this group. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lee,J.K., Boyle,R.G., D'Silva,J., St Claire,A.W., Whittet,M.N., Kinney,A.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Is consumer response to plain/standardised tobacco packaging consistent with framework convention on tobacco control guidelines? A systematic review of quantitative studies	2013	Institute for Social Marketing & Cancer Research United Kingdom Centre for Tobacco Control Research and United Kingdom Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 16-Oct Volume 8 Issue 10 Start Page e75919 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150708; GR: MR/K023195/1/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; GR: British Heart Foundation/United Kingdom; GR: Department of Health/United Kingdom; GR: Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC3797796; 2013 [ecollect Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 24146791 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0075919 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24146791 Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Standardised or 'plain' tobacco packaging was introduced in Australia in December 2012 and is currently being considered in other countries. The primary objective of this systematic review was to locate, assess and synthesise published and grey literature relating to the potential impacts of standardised tobacco packaging as proposed by the guidelines for the international Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: reduced appeal, increased salience and effectiveness of health warnings, and more accurate perceptions of product strength and harm. METHODS: Electronic databases were searched and researchers in the field were contacted to identify studies. Eligible studies were published or unpublished primary research of any design, issued since 1980 and concerning tobacco packaging. Twenty-five quantitative studies reported relevant outcomes and met the inclusion criteria. A narrative synthesis was conducted. RESULTS: Studies that explored the impact of package design on appeal consistently found that standardised packaging reduced the appeal of cigarettes and smoking, and was associated with perceived lower quality, poorer taste and less desirable smoker identities. Although findings were mixed, standardised packs tended to increase the salience and effectiveness of health warnings in terms of recall, attention, believability and seriousness, with effects being mediated by the warning size, type and position on pack. Pack colour was found to influence perceptions of product harm and strength, with darker coloured standardised packs generally perceived as containing stronger tasting and more harmful cigarettes than fully branded packs; lighter coloured standardised packs suggested weaker and less harmful cigarettes. Findings were largely consistent, irrespective of location and sample. CONCLUSIONS: The evidence strongly suggests that standardised packaging will reduce the appeal of packaging and of smoking in general; that it will go some way to reduce consumer misperceptions regarding product harm based upon package design; and will help make the legally required on-pack health warnings more salient. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Stead,M., Moodie,C., Angus,K., Bauld,L., McNeill,A., Thomas,J., Hastings,G., Hinds,K., O'Mara-Eves,A., Kwan,I., Purves,R.I., Bryce,S.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131016 PMCID PMC3797796 Editors
Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in solid matrices using automated cold fiber headspace solid phase microextraction technique	2013	Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of chromatography.A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Chromatogr.A Pub Date Free Form 13-Sep Volume 1307 Issue Start Page 66 Other Pages 72 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 9318488; 0 (Diethylamines); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Soil); 0 (Soil Pollutants); B035PIS86W (diethylamine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/06/18 [received]; 2013/07/29 [revised]; 2013/07/30 [accepted]; 2013/08/06 [aheadofp Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 23942478 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2013.07.110 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23942478 Abstract The extraction efficiency of analytes in a cold fiber headspace solid-phase microextraction (CF-HS-SPME) system was investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The system was applied for quantitative extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from solid matrices. In order to achieve better extraction efficiency for PAHs, a method with programmed coating temperature was considered and optimized, leading to higher extraction efficiency for most studied analytes when compared with traditional methods. After optimization of extraction with the programmed coating temperature method, the recoveries were above 90% for the majority of tested compounds from the sand matrix, resulting in exhaustive extraction. Certified reference soil was used to evaluate the cold fiber SPME system. Several organic solvents were used to improve the extraction efficiency. Diethylamine was used successfully to realize the exhaustive extraction for volatile compounds and enhance the recoveries of 60-75% for semi-volatile PAHs. Obtained results indicate that the automated cold fiber extraction is a convenient approach to facilitate high throughput, solventless sample preparation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Guo,J., Jiang,R., Pawliszyn,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130806 PMCID Editors
Changes in tobacco use, susceptibility to future smoking, and quit attempts among Canadian youth over time: a comparison of off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth	2013	School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada. sleather@uwaterloo.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 21-Feb Volume 10 Issue 2 Start Page 729 Other Pages 741 Notes LR: 20150219; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC3635174; 2012/12/05 [received]; 2013/01/17 [revised]; 2013/01/29 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 23429753 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph10020729 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23429753 Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a growing inequity in tobacco use, susceptibility to future smoking, and quit attempts among Off-Reserve Aboriginal (ORA) youth in Canada relative to Non-Aboriginal youth. Current smoking, susceptibility to future smoking and quit attempts were examined among a nationally representative sample of ORA and Non-Aboriginal Canadian youth. Data are from cross-sectional surveys of 88,661 respondents in Grades 6 to 9 across the 2004, 2006 and 2008 survey waves of the Youth Smoking Survey (YSS). At each wave, ORA youth were more likely to be current smokers (overall OR = 3.91, 95% CI 3.47 to 4.41), to be susceptible to future smoking (overall OR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.48), and less likely to have ever made a quit attempt compared to Non-Aboriginal youth (overall OR = 0.74, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.96). Although susceptibility to future smoking declined for Non-Aboriginal youth, the prevalence of susceptibility remained stable among ORA youth. The percentage of ORA youth reporting making a quit attempt increased, however, current smoking rates among ORA youth did not decline. These findings suggest that the disparity in susceptibility to future tobacco use among ORA and Non-Aboriginal youth has increased over time. Despite increased rates of quit attempts, current smoking rates remain significantly higher among ORA youth. Tobacco control programs for Aboriginal youth should be a public health priority. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Elton-Marshall,T., Leatherdale,S.T., Burkhalter,R., Brown,K.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130221 PMCID PMC3635174 Editors

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