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Hookah steam stones: smoking vapour expands from electronic cigarettes to waterpipes	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tob Control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Volume 22 Issue 2 Start Page 136 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 22863993 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Lee,Youn Ok, Mukherjea,Arnab, Grana,Rachel Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Factors associated with perceptions of hookah addictiveness and harmfulness among young adults	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Subst Abus Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 34 Issue 1 Start Page 83 Other Pages 5 Notes ID: 23327511 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Noonan,Devon, Patrick,Megan E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Tobacco product use among middle and high school students--United States, 2011 and 2012	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Periodical, Abbrev. MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep. Pub Date Free Form Volume 62 Issue 45 Start Page 893 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 24226625 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Nearly 90% of adult smokers in the United States began smoking by age 18 years. To assess current tobacco product use among youths, CDC analyzed data from the 2012 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). This report describes the results of that analysis, which found that, in 2012, the prevalence of current tobacco product use among middle and high school students was 6.7% and 23.3%, respectively. After cigarettes, cigars were the second most commonly used tobacco product, with prevalence of use at 2.8% and 12.6%, respectively. From 2011 to 2012, electronic cigarette use increased significantly among middle school (0.6% to 1.1%) and high school (1.5% to 2.8%) students, and hookah use increased among high school students (4.1% to 5.4%). During the same period, significant decreases occurred in bidi and kretek use among middle and high school students, and in dissolvable tobacco use among high school students. A substantial proportion of youth tobacco use occurs with products other than cigarettes, so monitoring and prevention of youth tobacco use needs to incorporate other products, including new and emerging products. Implementing evidence-based interventions can prevent and reduce tobacco use among youths as part of comprehensive tobacco control programs. In addition, implementation of the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which granted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products, also is critical to addressing this health risk behavior. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-24226625 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Beliefs and perceptions toward quitting waterpipe smoking among cafe waterpipe tobacco smokers in Bahrain	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 11 Start Page 1816 Other Pages 21 Notes ID: 23674839 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: There is a rising prevalence of waterpipe smoking worldwide, but still a paucity of information on perceptions toward quitting waterpipe use. We set out to establish the beliefs and perceptions of cafÃ© waterpipe smokers toward quitting waterpipe smoking in the Kingdom of Bahrain. METHODS: A cross-sectional study. A random sample of 20 of 91 cafÃ©s serving waterpipe tobacco in Bahrain was taken. A questionnaire was administered in each cafÃ© to 20 participants aged 18 and above. RESULTS: Three hundred eighty participants completed questionnaires from waterpipe smokers. Eighty-four percent of participants were Bahraini and 71% had a university degree. Mean age was 28.9 years. Average age of waterpipe smoking initiation was 20.3 years. The majority of waterpipe users chose flavored tobacco. Sixty-one percent smoked waterpipe tobacco daily with a mean smoking time of 2.6hr/day. Seventy-two percent considered waterpipe tobacco as harmful as or more harmful than cigarettes, but 67% considered cigarettes as more addictive. Eighty-two percent stated that they could quit waterpipe at any time, but only 40% were interested in quitting. Interest in quitting smoking was related to 4 variables: a physician mentioning the need to quit smoking, being non-Bahraini, having a family with a hostile attitude toward waterpipe smoking, and not considering oneself "hooked" on waterpipe tobacco. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smokers in Bahrain cafÃ©s are frequent and high users. Health professionals must consider waterpipe smoking in all consultations and health promotion messages. A partnership between health professionals and disapproving members of families may be an effective strategy in encouraging waterpipe smokers to quit. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntt064 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Borgan,Saif M., Marhoon,Zaid A., Whitford,David L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The acute effects of waterpipe smoking on lung function and exercise capacity in a pilot study of healthy participants	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Inhal Toxicol Periodical, Abbrev. Inhal.Toxicol. Pub Date Free Form Volume 25 Issue 9 Start Page 492 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 23905967 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract CONTEXT: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) has gained popularity, but its physiologic effects have not been extensively studied: rather, studies have focused on WTS's chronic effects or have evaluated limited respiratory/cardiac parameters. OBJECTIVE: We sought to characterize in a more detailed manner the acute effects of WTS on lung function and exercise capacity. METHOD: We recruited 24 healthy WTS males. We used a pilot single-group pre-test (abstained from WTS for â‰¥48 h) post-test (within 0.5 h of a 45-min WTS session) design. We performed spirometry, diffusing lung capacity and time-limited CPE testing (CPET; cycloergometer; 2-min 20-Watt warm-up and 25-Watt increase every 2-min for 10 min). RESULTS: Mean age was 20.4 years; Post-WTS, the following significant changes were observed: CO level increased from 3.7 ppm to 24.4; oxygen consumption decreased (from 1.86 L/min to 1.7); baseline respiratory rate increased (from 17.7 breath/min to 19.7); forced expiratory flow over the middle half of the forced vital capacity decreased (from 5.51 L to 5.29); and perceived exertion (measured by Borg scale) at mid and peak exercise increased. Baseline resting systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and pulse pressure product increased post-WTS (from 118.9 mmHg to 129.2; from 45.3 mmHg to 55.6; and from 9.9 mmHg/min to 11.1 post-WTS, respectively). During exercise, a decrease in oxygen pulse was observed post-WTS (from 10.89 ml/beat to 9.97), while the heart rate-oxygen consumption relationship increased post-WTS (from 3.52 beats/ml/kg to 3.91). CONCLUSION: Acute WTS appears to induce impairment in lung function and exercise capacity. Larger studies are warranted to further characterize the nature and extent of such impairment. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08958378.2013.806613 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Hawari,Feras I., Obeidat,Nour A., Ayub,Hiba, Ghonimat,Iyad, Eissenberg,Thomas, Dawahrah,Sahar, Beano,Hamza Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking and associated factors among the population aged 40-64 in Shahroud, Iran	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 14 Issue 3 Start Page 1919 Other Pages 23 Notes ID: 23679293 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Smoking is known as a major risk factor for different types of cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease. Its prevalence is increasing in developing countries. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of smoking and its associated factors among the population aged 40-64 years in the city of Shahroud which is a representative urban population in Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study with stratified random cluster sampling was conducted in 2009 as the first phase of Shahroud Eye Cohort Study. Of 6,311 people, 5,190 participated (82.2%). Information about smoking habit was obtained by face-to- face interview. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of current tobacco smoking was 11.3% (95%CI: 10.5-12.3). It was significantly higher among males than females (25.7% and 0.71%, P Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-23679293 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Hamrah,Mohammad Shoaib, Harun-Or-Rashid, Md, Hirosawa,Tomoya, Sakamoto,Junichi, Hashemi,Hassan, Emamian,Mohammad Hassan, Shariati,Mohammad, Fotouhi,Akbar Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Gender differences in health conditions and socio-economic status of adults with congenital heart disease in a developing country	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cardiol Young Periodical, Abbrev. Cardiol.Young Pub Date Free Form Volume 23 Issue 2 Start Page 209 Other Pages 18 Notes ID: 22717060 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Providing appropriate care for adults with congenital heart disease requires the evaluation of their current situation. There is limited research in Iran about these patients, particularly in relation to gender differences in the demographic/socio-economic and lifestyle factors, as well as disease parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisted of 347 congenital heart disease patients in the age group of 18Â64 years, including 181 women, assessed by an analytical cross-sectional study. The patients were recruited from the two major heart hospitals in Tehran. Data were collected using questionnaires. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 33.24 years. Women were more often married and more often had offspring than men (p Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1047951112000625 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Eslami,Bahareh, Sundin,Orjan, Macassa,Gloria, Reza Khankeh, Hamid, Soares,Joaquim J.F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Charcoal burning as a source of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in waterpipe smoking	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Environ Sci Health B Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Sci.Health B. Pub Date Free Form Volume 48 Issue 12 Start Page 1097 Other Pages 102 Notes ID: 24007487 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) content from seven commercial waterpipe charcoals were determined during the smoking process to estimate how much PAHs would not be trapped by the water trap and could reach the lungs of the smokers. Naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, phenanthrene and fluoranthene were the most abundant PAH compounds produced during smoking. Naphthalene was the highest in all of the smoke contents and levels of 5 to 405 Âµg/15 minutes could be inhaled by the smoker. The amounts of PAHs produced during the smoking events in absence of tobacco varied greatly among different brands of charcoal. The amount and composition of the emitted PAH were not related to the amount and composition of the original chemicals in the charcoal prior to burning. Our findings suggest that public health agencies should regulate smoked charcoal products alongside tobacco. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2013.824300 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Nguyen,Thao, Hlangothi,Duma, Martinez,Raul A., Jacob,Durelle, Anthony,Kevin, Nance,Herb, Saleh,Mahmoud A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Tobacco use among Iranian dental students: a national survey	2013	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 19 Issue 8 Start Page 704 Other Pages 10 Notes ID: 24975355 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract A national survey was conducted to provide up-to-date data on current and ever use of tobacco among Iranian dental students. All 4th-year students of 8 randomly selected dental schools were surveyed anonymously in December 2010 using the Global Health Professions Student Survey questionnaire. Of 325 participants, 54.2% were ever users of tobacco products (73.0% of males versus 44.4% of females); 50.8% had used waterpipes, 34.2% cigarettes and 9.3% other products. The most common age at first use was 20-24 years for both sexes. Current tobacco use was reported by 20.6% of respondents, cigarette smoking by 10.8% and waterpipe smoking by 15.8%. Regression models showed that current cigarette and waterpipe smoking were significantly associated with male sex but not with type of dental school (state/private). Current waterpipe smoking was also associated with age at first experience. In view of the important role of dentists in tobacco control, the prevention of tobacco use should be stressed among Iranian dental students. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-24975355 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Keshavarz,H., Khami,M R., Jafari,A., Virtanen,J I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
'Hubble-bubble leads to trouble'--waterpipe smoking and oral health	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Dent Update Periodical, Abbrev. Dent.Update Pub Date Free Form Volume 40 Issue 10 Start Page 800 Other Pages 2, 804 Notes ID: 24597023 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract UNLABELLED: Waterpipes are used to smoke tobacco by more than 100 million people worldwide. Use is not restricted to any single racial, ethnic, or cultural group, and dentists are almost certain to encounter waterpipe users amongst their patients. This article describes what the practice involves and seeks to inform members of the dental team of the significantly detrimental impacts of waterpipe smoking on both general and oral health and how'hubble-bubble really can lead to trouble'. Advising patients on ceasing waterpipe use is also discussed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This paper explains what smoking a waterpipe involves, the associated misconceptions of safety amongst users and the dangers to health. Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-24597023 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Shah,Savan B., Chestnutt,Ivor G., Lewis,Michael A.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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