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Determinants of hookah use among high school students	2011	Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California-San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA. waldelaimy@ucsd.edu	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 Jul Volume 13 Issue 7 Start Page 565 Other Pages 572 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9815751; 2011/03/31 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 21454909 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntr041 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21454909 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hookah use is increasing among young people, but there are limited data on its use among high school-age populations. We examined hookah use initiation, prevalence, cessation, and psychosocial risk factors of hookah use among high school students. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 689 students from three high schools in San Diego County was used to compare characteristics of hookah ever-users to nonusers and factors associated with current and former hookah use. RESULTS: Hookah ever-use in the study population was 26.1%, previous month hookah use was 10.9%, and current hookah use was 10.3%. Most students first learned about hookah from friends (50.3%) or saw a hookah lounge (20.9%). Students believed hookah to be more socially acceptable than cigarettes and less harmful than cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. Hookah ever-users were significantly more likely than nonusers to have smoked cigarettes, to know of a hookah lounge in their community, and to believe hookah is safer and more socially acceptable than cigarettes. In comparison to former users, current users were more likely to have recently smoked a cigarette, to know of a hookah lounge in their community, and to believe hookah is more socially acceptable than cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: Hookah use is becoming a commonly acceptable behavior among adolescents, and risk perception is a significant factor. Presence of hookah lounges are associated with increased hookah use among high school students and should be a target of further regulation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Smith,J.R., Novotny,T.E., Edland,S.D., Hofstetter,C.R., Lindsay,S.P., Al-Delaimy,W.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110331 PMCID Editors
The London low emission zone baseline study	2011	School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK. frank.kelly@kcl.ac.uk	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Research report (Health Effects Institute) Periodical, Abbrev. Res.Rep.Health Eff.Inst. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume -163 Issue 163 Start Page 3 Other Pages 79 Notes JID: 8812230; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Metals); 0 (Nitrogen Oxides); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1041-5505; 1041-5505 Accession Number PMID: 22315924 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22315924 Abstract On February 4, 2008, the world's largest low emission zone (LEZ) was established. At 2644 km2, the zone encompasses most of Greater London. It restricts the entry of the oldest and most polluting diesel vehicles, including heavy-goods vehicles (haulage trucks), buses and coaches, larger vans, and minibuses. It does not apply to cars or motorcycles. The LEZ scheme will introduce increasingly stringent Euro emissions standards over time. The creation of this zone presented a unique opportunity to estimate the effects of a stepwise reduction in vehicle emissions on air quality and health. Before undertaking such an investigation, robust baseline data were gathered on air quality and the oxidative activity and metal content of particulate matter (PM) from air pollution monitors located in Greater London. In addition, methods were developed for using databases of electronic primary-care records in order to evaluate the zone's health effects. Our study began in 2007, using information about the planned restrictions in an agreed-upon LEZ scenario and year-on-year changes in the vehicle fleet in models to predict air pollution concentrations in London for the years 2005, 2008, and 2010. Based on this detailed emissions and air pollution modeling, the areas in London were then identified that were expected to show the greatest changes in air pollution concentrations and population exposures after the implementation of the LEZ. Using these predictions, the best placement of a pollution monitoring network was determined and the feasibility of evaluating the health effects using electronic primary-care records was assessed. To measure baseline pollutant concentrations before the implementation of the LEZ, a comprehensive monitoring network was established close to major roadways and intersections. Output-difference plots from statistical modeling for 2010 indicated seven key areas likely to experience the greatest change in concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (at least 3 microg/m3) and of PM with an aerodynamic diameter Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kelly,F., Armstrong,B., Atkinson,R., Anderson,H.R., Barratt,B., Beevers,S., Cook,D., Green,D., Derwent,D., Mudway,I., Wilkinson,P., HEI Health Review Committee Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Assessment of genotoxicity of waterpipe and cigarette smoking in lymphocytes using the sister-chromatid exchange assay: a comparative study	2011	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. khabour@just.edu.jo	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental and molecular mutagenesis Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Mol.Mutagen. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 52 Issue 3 Start Page 224 Other Pages 228 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2010; JID: 8800109; 0 (Mutagens); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/04/12 [received]; 2010/04/21 [accepted]; 2010/08/25 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-2280; 0893-6692 Accession Number PMID: 20740646 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1002/em.20601 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20740646 Abstract Tobacco smoking is a major world health problem. Recently, waterpipe smoking has become more popular in many countries. Although the genotoxicity associated with cigarette smoking has been extensively investigated, studies evaluating such toxicity in waterpipe users are still lacking. In this study, we examined the genotoxicity of waterpipe smoking in lymphocytes compared with the genotoxicity of cigarette smoking. Genotoxicity was evaluated using the sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) assay. Fifty waterpipe smokers and 18 healthy nonsmokers participated in this study. Additionally, 18 heavy cigarette smokers (CS) were recruited for comparison. The results show that waterpipe smoking and cigarette smoking significantly increase the frequencies of SCEs (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Wiley-Liss, Inc Data Source Authors Khabour,O.F., Alsatari,E.S., Azab,M., Alzoubi,K.H., Sadiq,M.F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100825 PMCID Editors
Pulmonary function tests and respiratory symptoms among smokers in the city of Mashhad (north east of Iran)	2011	Department of Physiology and Pharmaceutical Research Centre, Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. boskabadymh@mums.ac.ir	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Revista portuguesa de pneumologia Periodical, Abbrev. Rev.Port.Pneumol. Pub Date Free Form Sep-Oct Volume 17 Issue 5 Start Page 199 Other Pages 204 Notes LR: 20150408; CI: Copyright (c) 2010; JID: 9813736; 2010/12/05 [received]; 2011/03/01 [revised]; 2011/03/01 [accepted]; 2011/06/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Portugal ISSN/ISBN 2172-6825; 0873-2159 Accession Number PMID: 21664796 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.rppneu.2011.05.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21664796 Abstract The prevalence of smoking was studied using a questionnaire. Pulmonary function tests and respiratory symptoms were evaluated in 176 smokers. The total studied population with family and co-workers were 13289. The number of smokers among studied population was 11.7%. The rate of smoking among male subjects was 17.2% and in female 2.5%. All values of PFTs in smokers were significantly lower (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Sociedade Portuguesa de Pneumologia. Published by Elsevier Espana Data Source Authors Boskabady,M.H., Mahmoodinia,M., Boskabady,M., Heydari,G.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110614 PMCID Editors
Quit attempts and quit rates among menthol and nonmenthol smokers in the United States	2011	Department of Economics, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA. dlevy@ubalt.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Public Health Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 101 Issue 7 Start Page 1241 Other Pages 1247 Notes LR: 20150204; JID: 1254074; 1490-04-6 (Menthol); OID: NLM: PMC3110228; 2011/05/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1541-0048; 0090-0036 Accession Number PMID: 21566032 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; AIM; IM DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300178 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21566032 Abstract OBJECTIVES: We compared quit attempts and quit rates among menthol and nonmenthol cigarette smokers in the United States. METHODS: We used data from the 2003 and 2006-2007 waves of the large, nationally representative Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey with control for state-level tobacco control spending, prices, and smoke-free air laws. We estimated mean prevalence, quit rates, and multivariate logistic regression equations by using self-respondent weights for menthol and nonmenthol smokers. RESULTS: In 2003 and 2007, 70% of smokers smoked nonmenthol cigarettes, 26% smoked menthol cigarettes, and 4% had no preference. Quit attempts were 4.3% higher in 2003 and 8.8% higher in 2007 among menthol than nonmenthol smokers. The likelihood of quitting was 3.5% lower for quitting in the past year and 6% lower for quitting in the past 5 years in menthol compared with nonmenthol smokers. Quit success in the past 5 years was further eroded among menthol-smoking Blacks and young adults. CONCLUSIONS: Menthol smokers are more likely to make quit attempts, but are less successful at staying quit. The creation of menthol preference through marketing may reduce quit success. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Levy,D.T., Blackman,K., Tauras,J., Chaloupka,F.J., Villanti,A.C., Niaura,R.S., Vallone,D.M., Abrams,D.B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110512 PMCID PMC3110228 Editors
Smoking habits among medical students in Western Saudi Arabia	2011	College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. sirajowali@gmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Saudi medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Saudi Med.J. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 32 Issue 8 Start Page 843 Other Pages 848 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7909441; CIN: Saudi Med J. 2012 Mar;33(3):333; author reply 333. PMID: 22426921; ppublish Place of Publication Saudi Arabia ISSN/ISBN 0379-5284; 0379-5284 Accession Number PMID: 21858395 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 0' [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21858395 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of tobacco smoking, and understand the attitude, practice, and knowledge among medical students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2009 to May 2010. An anonymous, self-administered, Global Adult Tobacco Survey based questionnaire was completed by the students attending the main Medical College of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: Of the 643 students in the study, 90 students (14%) indicated that they smoked tobacco at the time of the study. The prevalence of smoking was 24.8% among males, and 9.1% among females. Smoking was more common in males (p=0.003), but there were more ex-smokers among females (p=0.042). The friends and parents were considered the primary influence for initiating smoking habit, followed by the media. Ninety percent thought that doctors should set a good example by not smoking. Most of the study population indicated that smoking is related to serious illnesses; however, non-smokers were better aware of such illnesses than smokers. Although most thought that smoking tobacco is harmful, approximately 9.5% believe that smoking a water pipe is not. CONCLUSION: Despite the good knowledge on the hazards of tobacco consumption, 24.8% male, and 9.1% female medical students in Jeddah continue to smoke. The policymakers should address the factors contributing to the initiation, continuation, and spread of this devastating habit. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wali,S.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Development of liquid phase microextraction based on manual shaking and ultrasound-assisted emulsification method for analysis of organochlorine pesticides in aqueous samples	2011	Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.	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 23-Dec Volume 1218 Issue 51 Start Page 9142 Other Pages 9148 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 9318488; 0 (Emulsions); 0 (Fatty Alcohols); 0 (Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated); 0 (Pesticides); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 451W47IQ8X (Sodium Chloride); 89V4LX791F (n-decyl alcohol); 2011/09/28 [received]; 2011/1 Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 22099225 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2011.10.084 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22099225 Abstract A novel method using sample preparation method, "ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction" (USAEME) with manual shaking, coupled with gas chromatography using and an electron capture detector (GC-ECD) was developed for the analysis of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in aqueous samples. The apparatus is simple and easy to operate. After manual shaking for 10s, ultrasound was used to accelerate emulsification of the organic solvent (1-decanol) in aqueous solution. Only 10 muL of the low-toxicity extraction solvent is used in this method; no dispersive solvent is required and the total extraction time is approximately 4 min. Manual shaking before ultrasound-assisted emulsification enhances the extraction efficiency by >100%. The effects of horizontal and vertical orientation as well as the location of the sample within the ultrasonic bath were studied. After centrifugation, we used an improved solvent collection system (ISCS) to reduce the amount of extraction solvent required. A 1 muL sample of the extract was injected into the GC column. Under optimum conditions, the linear range of the method is 5-2500 ngL(-1) for most of the OCPs, and the limit of detection of the method ranged from 0.6 to 2.9 ngL(-1).The relative recoveries ranged from 75 to 107% for sea water and from 70 to 99% for field fresh water. The method, which provides good enrichment factors, low LODs and minimization of the consumption of organic solvent, provides a rapid, simple and environment-friendly procedure for determining OCPs in aqueous samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Wei,S.Y., Leong,M.I., Li,Y., Huang,S.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20111103 PMCID Editors
Impact of the Italian smoking ban and comparison with the evaluation of the Scottish ban	2011	SC Epidemiologia ambientale occupazionale - ISPO, Firenze. g.gorini@ispo.toscana.it	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Epidemiologia e prevenzione Periodical, Abbrev. Epidemiol.Prev. Pub Date Free Form May-Aug Volume 35 Issue 3-4 Suppl 1 Start Page 4 Other Pages 18 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 8902507; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Biomarkers); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); K5161X06LL (Cotinine); CIN: Epidemiol Prev. 2011 May-Aug;35(3-4):174. PMID: 21914912; ppublish Place of Publication Italy ISSN/ISBN 1120-9763; 1120-9763 Accession Number PMID: 21926450 Language ita SubFile Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; Review; IM DOI materiali/2011/EP2011_I3-4S1_004.pdf [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21926450 Abstract The Italian smoking ban entered into force on January 10th, 2005, and banned smoking from enclosed workplaces and hospitality premises (HPs), even though provided separated smoking areas. Actually, only 1-2%of HPs built these areas, while no figures are available on the prevalence of smoking rooms in workplaces other than HPs. Italians were more in favour of the law after the ban. In 2008 Italians were the Europeans most in favour of a national smoking ban (88%). Measurements of environmental nicotine and particulate matter with a diameter Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Gorini,G. Original/Translated Title Valutazione di impatto della Legge Sirchia e confronto con la Scozia URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Simplified and rapid determination of polychlorinated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in fish and shrimps integrated into a single method	2011	Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology, Department of Food Chemistry and Analysis, Prague, Czech Republic.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Analytica Chimica Acta Periodical, Abbrev. Anal.Chim.Acta Pub Date Free Form 30-Nov Volume 707 Issue 2-Jan Start Page 84 Other Pages 91 Notes LR: 20131121; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 0370534; 0 (Halogenated Diphenyl Ethers); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); DFC2HB4I0K (Polychlorinated Biphenyls); 2011/07/18 [received]; 2011/09/13 [revised]; 2011/09/14 [ac Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-4324; 0003-2670 Accession Number PMID: 22027123 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.aca.2011.09.016 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22027123 Abstract In this study, a new rapid and flexible method for the simultaneous determination of 18 key representatives of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), 7 polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and 32 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fish and shrimps by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was developed and validated. A substantial simplification of sample processing prior to quantification step was achieved: after addition of water to homogenized sample, transfer of hydrophobic analytes into ethyl acetate was supported by added inorganic salts. Bulk fat, contained in crude organic extract obtained by partition, was subsequently removed on a silica minicolumn. This approach enabled to process six samples in less than 1h; moreover, the volume of an extraction solvent and consumption of other chemicals can be significantly reduced compared to, e.g., traditional Soxhlet extraction followed by gel permeation chromatography. The recoveries of target analytes were in the range of 73-120% even at the lowest spiking level (1 mug kg(-1)), repeatabilities (relative standard deviations, RSDs) ranged from 1 to 20%. Under optimized GC-MS conditions (time-of-flight mass analyzer, TOF), the limits of quantification (LOQs) were as follows: PCBs 0.1-0.5 mug kg(-1), PBDEs 0.5 mug kg(-1), and PAHs 0.05-0.25 mug kg(-1). Ambient mass spectrometry employing a direct analysis in real time (DART) ion source was shown as an effective tool for fat control in extract, which is needed during the method development and examination of unknown samples prior to the analysis. Further extension of a method scope by other similar analytes is easily possible. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Kalachova,K., Pulkrabova,J., Drabova,L., Cajka,T., Kocourek,V., Hajslova,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110919 PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking, oral cancer and other oral health effects	2011	Oral Medicine, Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences, King's College London Dental Institute, WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Evidence-based dentistry Periodical, Abbrev. Evid Based.Dent. Pub Date Free Form Volume 12 Issue 2 Start Page 44 Other Pages 45 Notes JID: 100883603; CON: Int J Epidemiol. 2010 Jun;39(3):834-57. PMID: 20207606; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1476-5446; 1462-0049 Accession Number PMID: 21701545 Language eng SubFile Comment; Journal Article DOI 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400790 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21701545 Abstract DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, EMBASE and ISI the Web of Science. STUDY SELECTION: Articles in any language that assessed the association between water pipe smoking and any health outcome. Included studies were cohort, case-control and cross-sectional. Studies were excluded if they looked at physiological outcomes, non-tobacco pipe use, or didn't differentiate between this and other smoking habits. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Data were abstracted independently by two reviewers using a standardised screening guide and GRADE used to evaluate study quality. The I(2) statistic was used to measure heterogeneity. Odds ratios for the effect of pipe smoking on lung, bladder, oesophageal and nasopharyngeal cancer, oral dysplasia, pregnancy outcomes, periodontal disease, hepatitis, respiratory illness and infertility were extracted. RESULTS: Twenty-three studies were included. Based on the available evidence, waterpipe tobacco smoking was significantly associated with lung cancer, respiratory illness, low birth-weight and periodontal disease. It was not significantly associated with bladder, nasopharyngeal and oesophageal cancers, neither with oral dysplasia or infertility, but the confidence Intervals (CIs) did not exclude important associations. Smoking a waterpipe in groups was not significantly associated with hepatitis C infection. The overall quality of evidence varied from very low to low. CONCLUSIONS: The evidence from very low to low quality studies is that waterpipe tobacco smoking is possibly associated with a number of deleterious health outcomes including lung cancer, respiratory illness, low birth-weight and periodontal disease. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Warnakulasuriya,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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