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Cigarette smoke induced autophagy-impairment accelerates lung aging, COPD-emphysema exacerbations and pathogenesis	2016	Central Michigan University, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine nvij1@jhmi.edu.; Central Michigan University.; Central Michigan University.; Central Michigan University.; Central Michigan University.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American journal of physiology.Cell physiology Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Physiol.Cell.Physiol. Pub Date Free Form 13-Jul Volume Issue Start Page ajpcell.00110.2016 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160714; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 100901225; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/06/29 [accepted]; 2016/04/22 [received]; aheadofprint; SO: Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2016 Jul 13:ajpcell.00110.2016. doi: 10.1152/ajpcell.00110.2016. Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1522-1563; 0363-6143 Accession Number PMID: 27413169 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1152/ajpcell.00110.2016 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27413169 Abstract RATIONALE: Cigarette-smoke (CS) exposure and aging are the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-emphysema development, although the molecular mechanism that mediates disease pathogenesis remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of CS-exposure and aging on autophagy, and pathophysiological changes associated with lung aging (senescence) and emphysema progression. METHODS: Beas2b cells, C57BL/6 mice and human (GOLD 0-IV) lung tissues were used to determine the central mechanism involved in CS/age-related COPD-emphysema pathogenesis. RESULTS: Beas2b cells and murine lungs exposed to CSE/CS showed a significant (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology Data Source Authors Vij,N., Chandramani,P., Westphal,C.V., Hole,R., Bodas,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160713 PMCID Editors
The Munich Barrett follow up study: suspicion of Barrett's oesophagus based on either endoscopy or histology only--what is the clinical significance?	2004	Central Interdisciplinary, Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Campus Virchow, Charite University Hospitals, Berlin, Germany. Thomas.Roesch@charite.de	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gut Periodical, Abbrev. Gut Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 53 Issue 10 Start Page 1402 Other Pages 1407 Notes LR: 20140608; JID: 2985108R; OID: NLM: PMC1774245; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 0017-5749; 0017-5749 Accession Number PMID: 15361485 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/gut.2003.036822 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 15361485 Abstract BACKGROUND: The incidence of distal oesophageal adenocarcinoma is rising, with chronic reflux and Barrett's oesophagus being considered risk factors. Reliable detection of Barrett's oesophagus during upper endoscopy is therefore mandatory but requires both endoscopy and histology for confirmation. Appropriate management of patients with endoscopic suspicion but negative on histology, or vice versa, or of patients with no endoscopic suspicion but with a biopsy diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia at the gastro-oesophageal junction, has not yet been studied prospectively. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a prospective multicentre study, 929 patients (51% male, mean age 50 years) referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were included; 59% had reflux symptoms. The endoscopic aspect of the Z line and any suspicion of Barrett's oesophagus were noted, and biopsies were taken in all patients from the Z line (n = 4), gastric cardia (n = 2), and body and antrum (n = 2 each). Biopsies positive for specialised intestinal metaplasia (SIM) were reviewed by a reference pathologist for a final Barrett's oesophagus diagnosis. All patients with endoscopic and/or histological suspicion of Barrett's oesophagus were invited for a follow up endoscopy; the remaining cases (no endoscopic or histological suspicion of Barrett's oesophagus) were followed clinically. RESULTS: Of 235 patients positive for Barrett's oesophagus on endoscopy and/or histology, 63% agreed to undergo repeat endoscopy (mean follow up period 30.5 months). 46% of patients with an endoscopic Barrett's oesophagus diagnosis but no histological confirmation (group A) showed the same distribution, a further 42% did not have Barrett's oesophagus, and 11% had confirmed Barrett's oesophagus on both endoscopy and biopsy on follow up. In the group with a histological Barrett's oesophagus diagnosis but negative on initial endoscopy (group B), follow up showed the same in 26% whereas 46% had no Barrett's oesophagus, and confirmed Barrett's oesophagus (endoscopy plus histology) was diagnosed in 17%. Of the study population, 16 patients had Barrett's oesophagus on initial endoscopy confirmed by histology which remained constant in 70% at follow up (group C). Of the remaining patients without an initial Barrett's oesophagus diagnosis on either endoscopy or histology (group D) and only clinical follow up (mean follow up period 38 months), one confirmed Barrett's oesophagus case was found among 100 patients re-endoscoped outside of the study protocol. However, no single case of dysplasia or cancer of the distal oesophagus was detected in any patient during the study period. CONCLUSIONS: Even in a specialised gastroenterology setting, reproducibility of presumptive endoscopic or histological diagnoses of Barrett's oesophagus at follow up were poor. Only 10-20% of cases with either endoscopic or histological suspicion of Barrett's oesophagus had established Barrett's oesophagus after 2.5 years of follow up. The risk of dysplasia in this population was very low and hence meticulous follow up may not be required. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Barrett Esophagus/diagnosis/pathology, Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnosis/pathology, Esophagoscopy, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Selection, Precancerous Conditions/diagnosis/pathology, Prognosis, Prospective Studies, Reproducibility of Results Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Meining,A., Ott,R., Becker,I., Hahn,S., Muhlen,J., Werner,M., Hofler,H., Classen,M., Heldwein,W., Rosch,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC1774245 Editors
Young adults' perceptions of cigarette warning labels in the United States and Canada	2007	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Smoking and Health, 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, Mailstop K-50, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, USA. mohegarty@cdc.gov	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventing chronic disease Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Chronic Dis. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 4 Issue 2 Start Page A27 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160317; JID: 101205018; OID: NLM: PMC1893125; 2007/03/15 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-1151; 1545-1151 Accession Number PMID: 17362618 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; IM DOI A27 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17362618 Abstract INTRODUCTION: For the past 20 years, there have been no changes to the text-only cigarette warning labels in the United States. During this same time period, other countries placed large graphic warning labels on cigarette packages. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reactions of U.S. young adult smokers and nonsmokers aged 18 to 24 years to Canadian cigarette label text and graphic warnings. The study focused on determining their perceptions and the potential impact of Canadian labels on smoking, and study participants were asked for suggestions for modifications of U.S. cigarette warning labels so they would be effective for smoking deterrence and cessation. METHODS: During January and February 2002, 11 focus groups consisting of 54 smokers and 41 nonsmokers were conducted in the Detroit metropolitan area. Current smokers were defined as those who had smoked a cigarette within the past 30 days. Participants were asked about their knowledge and perceptions of current U.S. cigarette warning labels and their impressions of Canadian cigarette warning labels. ANALYSIS: A content analysis and a word index were applied to the transcripts of all focus groups to identify and clarify themes and domains that appeared in group discussions and to compare results across different groups. RESULTS: Focus group participants reported that Canadian cigarette warning labels were more visible and informative than U.S. cigarette warning labels. Messages perceived to be relevant to smokers were considered effective. Education level did not appear related to how participants responded to warning labels. There were some differences for warning labels that had sex-specific messages. DISCUSSION: Warning labels are one component of comprehensive tobacco control and smoking cessation efforts. Stronger warnings on cigarette packages need to be part of a larger U.S. public health educational effort. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Canada, Female, Focus Groups, Health Education/methods, Humans, Male, Michigan, Product Labeling, Smoking/adverse effects/prevention & control, Social Perception, United States Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors O'Hegarty,M., Pederson,L. L., Yenokyan,G., Nelson,D., Wortley,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20070315 PMCID PMC1893125 Editors
Determination of tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide yields in the smoke of bidi cigarettes	2003	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. cow1@cdc.gov	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 Oct Volume 5 Issue 5 Start Page 747 Other Pages 753 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9815751; 0 (Ganglionic Stimulants); 0 (Tars); 0 (tobacco tar); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1462-2203; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 14577991 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 9BPW5L3F08F69X0V [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 14577991 Abstract A survey of the nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide (CO) levels in mainstream smoke from 21 brands of bidi cigarettes and five brands of traditional cigarettes was conducted using a variation of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) standardized cigarette smoking machine method. The primary difference between this method and the FTC method was a reduction of the 60-s puff interval to 15 s. The shorter puff interval was required to prevent the bidi cigarettes from self-extinguishing and may represent a closer approximation to human usage. The goal of this study was to evaluate the smoke-delivery potential for tar, nicotine, and CO in mainstream smoke from bidi cigarettes compared with traditional domestic cigarettes smoked under identical conditions. Approximately half of the bidi brands examined were marketed as filtered varieties. Unlike traditional cigarettes, the filtered and unfiltered bidi brands yielded comparable smoke deliveries. Thus, a filtered bidi cigarette brand does not provide any harm-reduction benefit that might result from a reduction in levels of tar, nicotine, and CO compared with an unfiltered variety. Our findings indicate that bidi cigarettes can deliver high levels of tar (77.9+/-9.5 mg/bidi), nicotine (2.7+/-.4 mg/bidi), and CO (39.2+/-5.7 mg/bidi). In comparison, traditional cigarettes smoked using the bidi cigarette protocol have lower tar and CO yields, but have nicotine deliveries comparable with bidi cigarettes. Descriptors Carbon Monoxide/analysis, Consumer Product Safety, Data Collection, Filtration, Ganglionic Stimulants/analysis, Humans, India, Nicotine/analysis, Product Surveillance, Postmarketing, Smoking/adverse effects, Tars/analysis, Tobacco/chemistry, United States Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Watson,C. H., Polzin,G. M., Calafat,A. M., Ashley,D. L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Quit attempt correlates among smokers by race/ethnicity	2011	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 4770 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. jkahende@cdc.gov	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 Oct Volume 8 Issue 10 Start Page 3871 Other Pages 3888 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC3210587; OTO: NOTNLM; 2011/08/31 [received]; 2011/09/23 [accepted]; 2011/09/28 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 22073018 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph8103871 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22073018 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of premature deaths in the U.S., accounting for approximately 443,000 deaths annually. Although smoking prevalence in recent decades has declined substantially among all racial/ethnic groups, disparities in smoking-related behaviors among racial/ethnic groups continue to exist. Two of the goals of Healthy People 2020 are to reduce smoking prevalence among adults to 12% or less and to increase smoking cessation attempts by adult smokers from 41% to 80%. Our study assesses whether correlates of quit attempts vary by race/ethnicity among adult (>/= 18 years) smokers in the U.S. Understanding racial/ethnic differences in how both internal and external factors affect quit attempts is important for targeting smoking-cessation interventions to decrease tobacco-use disparities. METHODS: We used 2003 Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS) data from 16,213 adults to examine whether the relationship between demographic characteristics, smoking behaviors, smoking policies and having made a quit attempt in the past year varied by race/ethnicity. RESULTS: Hispanics and persons of multiple races were more likely to have made a quit attempt than whites. Overall, younger individuals and those with >high school education, who smoked fewer cigarettes per day and had smoked for fewer years were more likely to have made a quit attempt. Having a smoke-free home, receiving a doctor's advice to quit, smoking menthol cigarettes and having a greater time to when you smoked your first cigarette of the day were also associated with having made a quit attempt. The relationship between these four variables and quit attempts varied by race/ethnicity; most notably receiving a doctor's advice was not related to quit attempts among Asian American/Pacific Islanders and menthol use among whites was associated with a lower prevalence of quit attempts while black menthol users were more likely to have made a quit attempt than white non-menthol users. CONCLUSIONS: Most correlates of quit attempts were similar across all racial/ethnic groups. Therefore population-based comprehensive tobacco control programs that increase quit attempts and successful cessation among all racial/ethnic groups should be continued and expanded. Additional strategies may be needed to encourage quit attempts among less educated, older, and more addicted smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kahende,J.W., Malarcher,A.M., Teplinskaya,A., Asman,K.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110928 PMCID PMC3210587 Editors
Exploring the relationship between cigarette prices and smoking among adults: a cross-country study of low- and middle-income nations	2014	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA;	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 Jan Volume 16 Suppl 1 Issue Start Page S10 Other Pages 5 Notes JID: 9815751; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 24343955 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntt170 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24343955 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Evidence on the relationship between cigarette prices and adult smoking in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is relatively limited. This study offers new descriptive evidence on this relationship using data from a set of 13 LMICs. METHODS: We use Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) cross-country data from approximately 200,000 participants aged 15 and older. Estimates on the relationship between prices and adult smoking were obtained from logit models of smoking participation and ordinary least squares models of conditional cigarette demand. RESULTS: Higher prices were associated with lower demand across countries, in terms of both smoking prevalence and daily number of cigarettes smoked among smokers. Our estimates suggest that the total price elasticity of cigarette demand in LMICs is approximately -0.53. We find that higher socioeconomic status (SES), represented through wealth and education effects is associated with lower chance of smoking overall, but among existing smokers, it may be associated with a larger number of cigarettes smoked. CONCLUSIONS: After controlling for a set of individual demographic and country characteristics, cigarette prices retain a significant role in shaping cigarette demand across LMICs. Because higher SES is associated with a reduced chance of smoking overall but also with increased daily consumption among current smokers, optimal tobacco tax policies in LMICs may face an added need to accommodate to shifting SES structures within the populations of these countries. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kostova,D., Tesche,J., Perucic,A.M., Yurekli,A., Asma,S., GATS Collaborative Group Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Genetic characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolates of pigs from a Portuguese intensive swine farm	2010	Center of Genetics and Biotechnology/Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Foodborne pathogens and disease Periodical, Abbrev. Foodborne Pathog.Dis. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 7 Issue 12 Start Page 1569 Other Pages 1573 Notes JID: 101120121; 0 (Escherichia coli Proteins); 0 (Genetic Markers); EC 3.5.2.- (beta-lactamase TEM-3); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); 2010/08/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1556-7125; 1535-3141 Accession Number PMID: 20704503 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1089/fpd.2010.0598 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20704503 Abstract There is a great concern by the emergence and the wide dissemination of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) among animal Escherichia coli isolates. We intended to determinate the carriage level and type of ESBLs in E. coli obtained from fecal samples from pigs raised on an intensive pig farm in Portugal; further to characterize other associated resistance genes and their plasmid content, the phylogenetic groups, and the clonal relationship of ESBL-positive isolates. Sixty-five fecal samples were seeded in Levine media supplemented with cefotaxime for E. coli recovery. Susceptibility to 16 antimicrobial agents was performed by disk diffusion agar. ESBL-phenotypic detection was carried out by double-disk test; and the presence of the genes encoding TEM, OXA, SHV, and CTX-M type beta-lactamases was studied by polymerase chain reaction and sequencing. Other mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and phylogenetic groups were also determined. Clonal relationship was performed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. ESBL-producing E. coli isolates were detected in 16 fecal samples, and one isolate per sample was studied. The CTX-M-1 type ESBL was detected in the 16 isolates. The gene encoding TEM-1 was identified to be associated with eight CTX-M-1-positive isolates. The tet(A) gene was found in 12 of 14 tetracycline-resistant isolates, and the aadA or strA-strB genes were found in the streptomycin-resistant isolates. Fourteen and two ESBL-containing isolates belonged to A and B1 phylogenetic groups, respectively. Clonal relationship of ESBL-containing isolates identified seven unrelated patterns. Swine represent an important reservoir of ESBL-containing E. coli isolates, especially of the CTX-M-1 type. Descriptors Animals, Drug Resistance, Bacterial, Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field, Escherichia coli/drug effects/enzymology/growth & development/isolation & purification, Escherichia coli Proteins/genetics, Feces/microbiology, Genes, MDR, Genetic Markers, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Plasmids/genetics, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Portugal, Swine/microbiology, beta-Lactamases/genetics Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Goncalves,A., Torres,C., Silva,N., Carneiro,C., Radhouani,H., Coelho,C., Araujo,C., Rodrigues,J., Vinue,L., Somalo,S., Poeta,P., Igrejas,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100812 PMCID Editors
In vitro pharmacodynamic characteristics of amphotericin B, caspofungin, fluconazole, and voriconazole against bloodstream isolates of infrequent Candida species from patients with hematologic malignancies	2004	Center of Excellence on Aging, Room 27, 5th level, "G. D'Annunzio" University, Via Colle dell'Ara, 66100 Chieti, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Periodical, Abbrev. Antimicrob.Agents Chemother. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 48 Issue 11 Start Page 4453 Other Pages 4456 Notes LR: 20141120; JID: 0315061; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Echinocandins); 0 (Peptides, Cyclic); 0 (Pyrimidines); 0 (Triazoles); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); F0XDI6ZL63 (caspofungin); JFU09I87TR (Voriconazole); OID: NLM: PMC525414; pp Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0066-4804; 0066-4804 Accession Number PMID: 15504881 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 48/11/4453 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 15504881 Abstract Time-kill and postantifungal effect (PAFE) of amphotericin B, caspofungin, fluconazole, and voriconazole were determined against clinical isolates of Candida guilliermondii, Candida kefyr, and Candida lusitaniae. Azoles displayed fungistatic activity and no measurable PAFE, regardless of the concentration tested. Amphotericin B and caspofungin demonstrated concentration-dependent fungicidal activity, although amphotericin B only produced a significant dose-dependent PAFE against all isolates tested. Descriptors Amphotericin B/pharmacology, Antifungal Agents/pharmacology, Candida/drug effects, Candidiasis/complications/microbiology, Colony Count, Microbial, Echinocandins, Fluconazole/pharmacology, Hematologic Neoplasms/complications, Humans, Kinetics, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Models, Biological, Peptides, Cyclic/pharmacology, Pyrimidines/pharmacology, Triazoles/pharmacology, Voriconazole Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Di Bonaventura,G., Spedicato,I., Picciani,C., D'Antonio,D., Piccolomini,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC525414 Editors
E-cigarette awareness and perceived harmfulness: prevalence and associations with smoking-cessation outcomes	2014	Center of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Electronic address: andytan@alumni.upenn.edu.; Department of Communication, College of Liberal Arts & Scienc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Preventive Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 47 Issue 2 Start Page 141 Other Pages 149 Notes LR: 20150806; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: P20 CA095856/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P20CA095856/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8704773; NIHMS572081; OID: NLM: NIHMS572081; OID: NLM: PMC4107147; 2013/09/09 [received]; 2014/01/31 [revised]; 2014/02 Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-2607; 0749-3797 Accession Number PMID: 24794422 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.02.011 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24794422 Abstract BACKGROUND: Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are increasingly advertised as replacements for regular cigarettes or cessation aids for smokers. PURPOSE: To describe the prevalence and correlates of e-cigarette awareness and perceived harmfulness among U.S. adults and analyze whether these variables are associated with smokers' past-year quit attempts and intention to quit. METHODS: Data were obtained from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4 Cycle 2), conducted from October 2012 to January 2013. Data analyses were performed from June to August 2013. RESULTS: Overall, 77% of respondents were aware of e-cigarettes. Of these, 51% believed e-cigarettes were less harmful than cigarettes. Younger, white (compared with Hispanic), more educated respondents and current or former smokers (compared with non-smokers) were more likely to be aware of e-cigarettes. Among those who were aware of e-cigarettes, younger, more educated respondents and current smokers (compared with former and non-smokers) were more likely to believe that e-cigarettes were less harmful. Awareness and perceived harm were not associated with smokers' past year quit attempts or intention to quit. CONCLUSIONS: Overall e-cigarette awareness increased whereas the proportion of smokers who perceived less harm of e-cigarettes declined compared with earlier surveys. However, awareness and perceived harm of e-cigarettes did not show evidence of promoting smoking cessation at the population level. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Tan,A.S., Bigman,C.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140430 PMCID PMC4107147 Editors
Hookah use among New Jersey youth: associations and changes over time	2012	Center for Tobacco Surveillance and Evaluation Research, UMDNJ-School of Public Health, New Brunswick, NJ, USA. bovermi@umdnj.edu	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 Sep Volume 36 Issue 5 Start Page 693 Other Pages 699 Notes JID: 9602338; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1945-7359; 1087-3244 Accession Number PMID: 22584096 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.5993/AJHB.36.5.11 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22584096 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess hookah use among youth for prevalence, associations, and changes over time. METHODS: Data from the 2008 and 2010 New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey were analyzed to examine hookah smoking by gender, race/ethnicity, and grade level. RESULTS: Prevalence of hookah use increased significantly among black and Hispanic students. Frequency of use was generally occasional. In multivariate models, Asian race; Hispanic ethnicity; and concurrent use of cigarettes, cigars, and bidis predicted current hookah smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of hookah use is rising among New Jersey's youth, particularly among minority populations, representing a growing public health concern. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bover Manderski,M.T., Hrywna,M., Delnevo,C.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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