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Waterpipe smoking and cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis	2017	School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.; School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.; School of Epidemiology,(TRUNCATED	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 26 Issue 1 Start Page 92 Other Pages 97 Notes LR: 20181202; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/10/16 00:0 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 27165994 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review; Systematic Review; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052758 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27165994 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Although accumulating evidence suggests harmful effects of waterpipe smoking, there is limited information about its direct association with chronic diseases, notably cancer. We provide an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between waterpipe smoking and cancer. DATA SOURCES: Systematic search of articles indexed in main biomedical databases: Pubmed, EmBase, Google Scholar and Web of Science, published between 1962 and September 2014. Search keywords included a combination of waterpipe or hookah, sheesha, nargile, hubble-bubble, goza or gaylan, and cancer. STUDY SELECTION: Focus on observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional) that evaluated the association between waterpipe smoking and cancer. Studies with mixed exposures excluded. DATA EXTRACTION: Two investigators independently extracted data and reached consensus on all items. DATA SYNTHESIS: 13 case-control studies met the inclusion criteria and were considered for meta-analysis. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Meta-analysis revealed a positive association between waterpipe smoking and lung cancer (OR=4.58 (2.61 to 8.03); I(2)=44.67%), and oesophageal cancer (OR=3.63 (1.39 to 9.44); I(2) =94.49%). The majority of studies had a NOS score of 5-6 or 7, indicating 'fair' or 'good' quality, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings support a positive association between waterpipe smoking and cancer risk. However, high-quality studies with standardised exposure measurements are needed to clarify the contribution of waterpipe smoking to chronic diseases. More investments in initiatives for surveillance, intervention and regulatory policy for waterpipe smoking are urgently warranted. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Montazeri,Z., Nyiraneza,C., El-Katerji,H., Little,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160510 PMCID Editors
Consensus statement on assessment of waterpipe smoking in epidemiological studies	2017	Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.; Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syria.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida International Uni(TRUNCATED	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form May Volume 26 Issue 3 Start Page 338 Other Pages 343 Notes LR: 20181113; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.; GR: K24 DA038345/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United St Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 27165995 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2016-052958 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27165995 Abstract Numerous epidemiological accounts suggest that waterpipe smoking (aka hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon, especially among youth. The alarming spread of waterpipe and accumulating evidence of its addictive and harmful effects represent a new threat in the global fight to limit tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. In response to waterpipe's alarming trends, major public health and tobacco control organisations have started or are considering systematic collection of data about waterpipe smoking to monitor its trends and assess its harmful effects in different societies. Such plans require coordination and agreement on epidemiological measurement tools that reflect the uniqueness of this tobacco use method, and at the same time allow comparison of waterpipe trends across time and place, and with other tobacco use methods. We started a decade ago our work to develop standardised measures and definitions for the assessment of waterpipe smoking in epidemiological studies. In this communication, we try to expand and update these assessment tools in light of our increased knowledge and understanding of waterpipe use patterns, its context and marketing, as well as the need for evidence-guided policies and regulations to curb its spread. We have assembled for this purpose a group of leading waterpipe researchers worldwide, and worked through an iterative process to develop the suggested instruments and definitions based on what we know currently about the waterpipe epidemic. While the suggested measures are by no means comprehensive, we hope that they can provide the building blocks for standard and comparable surveillance of waterpipe smoking globally. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Maziak,W., Ben Taleb,Z., Jawad,M., Afifi,R., Nakkash,R., Akl,E.A., Ward,K.D., Salloum,R.G., Barnett,T.E., Primack,B.A., Sherman,S., Cobb,C.O., Sutfin,E.L., Eissenberg,T., Expert Panel on Waterpipe Assessment in Epidemiological Studies Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160510 PMCID PMC5104675 Editors
Consensus statement on assessment of waterpipe smoking in epidemiological studies	2016	Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syria.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Mia	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form 10-May Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160520; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United Sta Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 27165995 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI tobaccocontrol-2016-052958 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27165995 Abstract Numerous epidemiological accounts suggest that waterpipe smoking (aka hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon, especially among youth. The alarming spread of waterpipe and accumulating evidence of its addictive and harmful effects represent a new threat in the global fight to limit tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. In response to waterpipe's alarming trends, major public health and tobacco control organisations have started or are considering systematic collection of data about waterpipe smoking to monitor its trends and assess its harmful effects in different societies. Such plans require coordination and agreement on epidemiological measurement tools that reflect the uniqueness of this tobacco use method, and at the same time allow comparison of waterpipe trends across time and place, and with other tobacco use methods. We started a decade ago our work to develop standardised measures and definitions for the assessment of waterpipe smoking in epidemiological studies. In this communication, we try to expand and update these assessment tools in light of our increased knowledge and understanding of waterpipe use patterns, its context and marketing, as well as the need for evidence-guided policies and regulations to curb its spread. We have assembled for this purpose a group of leading waterpipe researchers worldwide, and worked through an iterative process to develop the suggested instruments and definitions based on what we know currently about the waterpipe epidemic. While the suggested measures are by no means comprehensive, we hope that they can provide the building blocks for standard and comparable surveillance of waterpipe smoking globally. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Maziak,W., Ben Taleb,Z., Jawad,M., Afifi,R., Nakkash,R., Akl,E.A., Ward,K.D., Salloum,R.G., Barnett,T.E., Primack,B.A., Sherman,S., Cobb,C.O., Sutfin,E.L., Eissenberg,T., Expert Panel on Waterpipe Assessment in Epidemiological Studies Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160510 PMCID Editors
Interventions for waterpipe tobacco smoking prevention and cessation: a systematic review	2016	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.; Nuffied Department of Primary Care Health Scien	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Scientific reports Periodical, Abbrev. Sci.Rep. Pub Date Free Form 11-May Volume 6 Issue Start Page 25872 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160524; JID: 101563288; OID: NLM: PMC4863147; 2015/12/07 [received]; 2016/04/22 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2045-2322; 2045-2322 Accession Number PMID: 27167891 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1038/srep25872 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27167891 Abstract Waterpipe tobacco smoking is growing in popularity despite adverse health effects among users. We systematically reviewed the literature, searching MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science, for interventions targeting prevention and cessation of waterpipe tobacco smoking. We assessed the evidence quality using the Cochrane (randomised studies), GRADE (non-randomised studies) and CASP (qualitative studies) frameworks. Data were synthesised narratively due to heterogeneity. We included four individual-level, five group-level, and six legislative interventions. Of five randomised controlled studies, two showed significantly higher quit rates in intervention groups (bupropion/behavioural support versus placebo in Pakistan; 6 month abstinence relative risk (RR): 2.3, 95% CI 1.4-3.8); group behavioural support versus no intervention in Egypt, 12 month abstinence RR 3.3, 95% CI 1.4-8.9). Non-randomised studies showed mixed results for cessation, behavioural, and knowledge outcomes. One high quality modelling study from Lebanon calculated that a 10% increase in waterpipe tobacco taxation would reduce waterpipe tobacco demand by 14.5% (price elasticity of demand -1.45). In conclusion, there is a lack of evidence of effectiveness for most waterpipe interventions. While few show promising results, higher quality interventions are needed. Meanwhile, tobacco policies should place waterpipe on par with cigarettes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Jawad,S., Waziry,R.K., Ballout,R.A., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160511 PMCID PMC4863147 Editors
Prevalence and correlates of hookah use: a nationally representative sample of US adults ages 18-40 years old	2016	a Department of Psychology, Queens College and The Graduate Center , The City University of New York , Queens , NY , USA.; a Department of Psychology, Queens College and The Graduate Center , The City University of New York , Queens , NY , USA.; b Departm	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Drug Alcohol Abuse Pub Date Free Form 16-May Volume Issue Start Page 1 Other Pages 10 Notes LR: 20160517; JID: 7502510; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint; SO: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2016 May 16:1-10. Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1097-9891; 0095-2990 Accession Number PMID: 27184516 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.3109/00952990.2016.1167214 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27184516 Abstract BACKGROUND: Hookah use may be increasing among adults in the US. Information on the prevalence and correlates of hookah use in the adult population is relatively limited. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of current (past 30-day) and lifetime use of hookah among adults ages 18-40 in the US and to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics associated with lifetime use. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Tobacco Use Supplement of the Current Population Survey data from May 2010, August 2010, and January 2011 (n = 85,545). Logistic regression was used to examine various demographic correlates of lifetime hookah use. RESULTS: Among 18-40 year olds, the past month prevalence rate of hookah use was 0.6% and the lifetime prevalence rate of hookah use was 3.9%. Being male, non-Hispanic white, having higher levels of educational attainment, having never been married, not having any children, earning less than $20,000 annually, residing in the Midwest or western US, being a student, and being a cigarette smoker were associated with increased likelihood of lifetime hookah use. The prevalence of hookah use among current, cigarette smokers was 7.9%, more than double that of the general adult population. CONCLUSIONS: Hookah use is significantly more common among cigarette smokers and among various demographic subgroups among general adult population. Given the risks associated with hookah and poly-tobacco use, targeted public health efforts are recommended. Additionally, health-care providers may consider expanding screening tests to include hookah use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Grinberg,A., Goodwin,R.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160516 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and user profile of electronic cigarettes in Spain (2014)	2016	Unidad de Bioestadistica, Departamento de Ciencias Basicas, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Valles (Barcelona), Espana.; Unidad de Bioestadistica, Departamento de Ciencias Basicas, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gaceta sanitaria / S.E.S.P.A.S Periodical, Abbrev. Gac.Sanit. Pub Date Free Form 16-May Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160520; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8901623; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/29 [received]; 2016/03/20 [revised]; 2016/03/22 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1578-1283; 0213-9111 Accession Number PMID: 27198921 Language SPA SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE; ENGLISH ABSTRACT DOI S0213-9111(16)30039-5 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27198921 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and user profile of electronic cigarettes among Spanish adults and evaluate the potential dual use of these devices with combustible or conventional tobacco in 2014 in Spain. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of a representative sample of the Spanish adult (16-75 years old) population (n=1,016). A computer-assisted telephone survey was conducted in 2014. The prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the use of electronic cigarettes stratified by gender, age, tobacco consumption and social status were calculated. The sample was weighted and a logistic regression model adjusted to obtain the crude odds ratios (OR) adjusted by gender, age and social status. RESULTS: 10.3% (95% CI: 8.6-12.4) of the Spanish adult population stated being ever users of electronic cigarettes (2% current users, 3.2% past users and 5.1% experimental users). Among current electronic cigarette users, 57.2% also smoked combustible or conventional tobacco, 28% had never smoked and 14.8% were former smokers. The prevalence of electronic cigarette use was higher in the younger population (adjusted OR=23.8; 95% CI: 2.5-227.7) and smokers of combustible tobacco (adjusted OR=10.1; 95% CI: 5.8-17.5). CONCLUSIONS: The use of electronic cigarettes in Spain is scarce and is most prevalent among young people and tobacco smokers. Nevertheless, one out of four current electronic cigarette users have never smoked. Hence, the regulation of these devices should be reinforced to avoid a possible gateway to nicotine products among never smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher SESPAS. Published by Elsevier Espana Data Source Authors Lidon-Moyano,C., Martinez-Sanchez,J.M., Fu,M., Ballbe,M., Martin-Sanchez,J.C., Fernandez,E. Original/Translated Title Prevalencia y perfil de uso del cigarrillo electronico en Espana (2014) URL Date of Electronic 20160516 PMCID Editors
Emerging adulthood themes and hookah use among college students in Southern California	2016	Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor Mail, Los Angeles, CA 90032. Electronic address: allem@usc.edu.; Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor Mail, Los Angeles, CA 90032.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 61 Issue Start Page 16 Other Pages 19 Notes LR: 20160623; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; GR: P50 CA180905/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS788116; OID: NLM: NIHMS788116 [Available on 10/01/17]; OID: NLM: PMC4915989 [Available on 10/01/17]; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2017/10/01 00:00; 2015/11/11 [r Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 27208879 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.05.002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27208879 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hookah (or waterpipe) use is increasing worldwide with implications for public health. Emerging adults (ages 18 to 25) have a higher risk for hookah use relative to younger and older groups. While research on the correlates of hookah use among emerging adults begins to accumulate, it may be useful to examine how transition-to-adulthood themes, or specific thoughts and feelings regarding emerging adulthood, are associated with hookah use. This study determined which transition-to-adulthood themes were associated with hookah use to understand the risk and protective factors for this tobacco-related behavior. METHODS: Participants (n=555; 79% female; mean age 22) completed surveys on demographic characteristics, transition-to-adulthood themes, hookah, and cigarette use. RESULTS: Past-month hookah use was more common than past-month cigarette use (16% versus 12%). In logistic regression analyses, participants who felt emerging adulthood was a time of experimentation/possibility were more likely to report hookah use. However, transition-to-adulthood themes were not statistically significantly related to cigarette use. CONCLUSIONS: The profile for hookah use may differ from that of cigarettes among emerging adults. Themes of experimentation/possibility should be addressed in prevention programs on college campuses and popular recreational spots where emerging adults congregate. These findings can inform future studies of risk and protective factors for hookah use among emerging adults. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Allem,J.P., Unger,J.B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160504 PMCID PMC4915989 Editors
High prevalence of extended-spectrum and plasmidic AmpC beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from poultry in Tunisia	2016	University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis-Research Laboratory <<Antimicrobial resistance>>, Tunis, Tunisia.; University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis-Research Laboratory <<Antimicrobial resistance>>, Tunis, Tunisia; Univ	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 16-Aug Volume 231 Issue Start Page 69 Other Pages 75 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8412849; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/12/16 [received]; 2016/04/29 [revised]; 2016/05/02 [accepted]; 2016/05/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 27220012 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.05.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27220012 Abstract This study was conducted to detect extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and plasmidic AmpC beta-lactamase (pAmpC-BL)-producing Escherichia coli isolates in industrial poultry samples were collected from healthy chickens of the three farms. Samples were inoculated onto desoxycholate-lactose-agar plates supplemented with cefotaxime (2mg/L). E. coli was identified by biochemical and molecular methods and antibiotic susceptibility testing by the disk diffusion method. Genes encoding ESBLs and pAmpC-BL were detected by PCR and sequencing. Phylogenetic groups were determined by triplex PCR. The molecular typing of strains was done by pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) in those isolates showing different PFGE patterns. Cefotaxime-resistant E. coli isolates were recovered in 48 of 137 fecal samples (35%), and one isolate/sample was further studied. The following beta-lactamase genes were detected: blaCTX-M-1 (29 isolates, isolated in all three farms), blaCTX-M-15 (5 isolates, confined in farm II), blaCTX-M-14 and blaCMY-2 (one isolate and 13 isolates, respectively, in farm III). The 48 cefotaxime-resistant isolates were distributed into phylogroups: B1 (n=21), A (n=15) and D (n=12). PFGE analysis revealed 19 unrelated patterns: 15 different profiles among ESBL-positive strains and 4 among the CMY-2-positive isolates. The following sequence types-associated phylogroups were detected: a) CTX-M-1-positive strains: lineages ST542-B1, ST212-B1, ST58-B1, ST155-B1 and ST349-D; b) CTX-M-15-positive strain: lineage ST405-D; c) CTX-M-14-positive strain: lineage ST1056-B1; d) CMY-2-positive strains: lineages ST117-D, ST2197-A, and ST155-B1. Healthy chickens constitute an important reservoir of ESBL- and pAmpC-BL-producing E. coli isolates that potentially could be transmitted to humans via the food chain or by direct contact. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Maamar,E., Hammami,S., Alonso,C.A., Dakhli,N., Abbassi,M.S., Ferjani,S., Hamzaoui,Z., Saidani,M., Torres,C., Boutiba-Ben Boubaker,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160503 PMCID Editors
Matrix Effect on the Spray Drying Nanoencapsulation of Lippia sidoides Essential Oil in Chitosan-Native Gum Blends	2016	Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, UFC, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil.; Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, UFC, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil.; Department of Analytical and Physical Chemi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Planta Medica Periodical, Abbrev. Planta Med. Pub Date Free Form 25-May Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160525; CI: Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart . New York.; JID: 0066751; 2016/05/25 [epublish]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1439-0221; 0032-0943 Accession Number PMID: 27224269 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1055/s-0042-107470 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27224269 Abstract Essential oils have many applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food fields, however, their use is limited to the fact that they are very labile, requiring their a priori encapsulation, aiming to preserve their properties.This work reports on the preparation of chitosan-gum nanoparticles loaded with thymol containing Lippia sidoides essential oil, using exudates of Anacardium Occidentale (cashew gum), Sterculia striata (chicha gum), and Anadenanthera macrocarpa trees (angico gum). Nanoparticles were produced by spray drying an emulsion of L. sidoides essential oil and aqueous solution of gums with different chitosan : gum ratios. Samples were characterized by FTIR and UV/VIS spectroscopy, particle size, volume distribution, and zeta potential. The FTIR spectrum showed the main signals of chitosan and the gums. Data obtained revealed that the samples had sizes in the nano range, varying from 17 nm to 800 nm. The zeta potential varied from + 30 mV to - 40 mV. Nanoparticle loading values varied from 6.7 % to 15.6 %, with an average encapsulating efficiency of 62 %, where the samples with high ratios of cashew gum and chicha gum presented high oil loading values. The data revealed that both the chitosan : gum ratio and polysaccharide characteristics play major roles in nanoencapsulation processes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Paula,H.C., Oliveira,E.F., Carneiro,M.J., de Paula,R.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160525 PMCID Editors
Tracking Hookah Bars in New York: Utilizing Yelp as a Powerful Public Health Tool	2015	Department of Pediatrics New York University School of Medicine New York, NY United States.; Department of PediatricsNew York University School of MedicineNew York, NYUnited States; Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NYUnited States.; Department of PediatricsNew Y	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full JMIR public health and surveillance Periodical, Abbrev. JMIR Public.Health.Surveill. Pub Date Free Form 20-Nov Volume 1 Issue 2 Start Page e19 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160529; JID: 101669345; OID: NLM: PMC4869217; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015 [ecollection]; 2015/06/09 [received]; 2015/08/09 [revised]; 2015/09/22 [accepted]; 2015/11/20 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication Canada ISSN/ISBN 2369-2960; 2369-2960 Accession Number PMID: 27227137 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.2196/publichealth.4809 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27227137 Abstract BACKGROUND: While cigarette use has seen a steady decline in recent years, hookah (water pipe) use has rapidly increased in popularity. While anecdotal reports have noted a rise in hookah bars, methodological difficulties have prevented researchers from drawing definitive conclusions about the number of hookah bars in any given location. There is no publicly available database that has been shown to reliably provide this information. It is now possible to analyze Internet trends as a measure of population behavior and health-related phenomena. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to investigate whether Yelp can be used to accurately identify the number of hookah bars in New York State, assess the distribution and characteristics of hookah bars, and monitor temporal trends in their presence. METHODS: Data were obtained from Yelp that captures a variety of parameters for every business listed in their database as of October 28, 2014, that was tagged as a "hookah bar" and operating in New York State. Two algebraic models were created: one estimated the date of opening of a hookah bar based on the first Yelp review received and the other estimated whether the bar was open or closed based on the date of the most recent Yelp review. These findings were then compared with empirical data obtained by Internet searches. RESULTS: From 2014 onward, the date of the first Yelp review predicts the opening date of new hookah bars to within 1 month. Yelp data allow the estimate of such venues and demonstrate that new bars are not randomly distributed, but instead are clustered near colleges and in specific racial/ethnic neighborhoods. New York has seen substantially more new hookah bars in 2012-2014 compared with the number that existed prior to 2009. CONCLUSIONS: Yelp is a powerful public health tool that allows for the investigation of various trends and characteristics of hookah bars. New York is experiencing tremendous growth in hookah bars, a worrying phenomenon that necessitates further investigation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cawkwell,P.B., Lee,L., Weitzman,M., Sherman,S.E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20151120 PMCID PMC4869217 Editors

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