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Waterpipe cafes in Baltimore, Maryland: Carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nicotine exposure	2015	Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Marylan	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Expo.Sci.Environ.Epidemiol. Pub Date Free Form Jul-Aug Volume 25 Issue 4 Start Page 405 Other Pages 410 Notes LR: 20160219; GR: P30 CA006973/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 HL007024/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101262796; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); NIH Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1559-064X; 1559-0631 Accession Number PMID: 24736103 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1038/jes.2014.19 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24736103 Abstract Waterpipe smoking has been growing in popularity in the United States and worldwide. Most tobacco control regulations remain limited to cigarettes. Few studies have investigated waterpipe tobacco smoke exposures in a real world setting. We measured carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM)2.5, and airborne nicotine concentrations in seven waterpipe cafes in the greater Baltimore area. Area air samples were collected between two and five hours, with an average sampling duration of three hours. Waterpipe smoking behaviors were observed at each venue. Indoor air samplers for CO, PM2.5, and airborne nicotine were placed in the main seating area 1-2 m above the floor. Indoor airborne concentrations of PM2.5 and CO were markedly elevated in waterpipe cafes and exceeded concentrations that were observed in cigarette smoking bars. Air nicotine concentrations, although not as high as in venues that allow cigarette smoking, were markedly higher than in smoke-free bars and restaurants. Concentrations of PM approached occupational exposure limits and CO exceeded occupational exposure guidelines suggesting that worker protection measures need to be considered. This study adds to the literature indicating that both employees and patrons of waterpipe venues are at increased risk from complex exposures to secondhand waterpipe smoke. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Torrey,C.M., Moon,K.A., Williams,D.A., Green,T., Cohen,J.E., Navas-Acien,A., Breysse,P.N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140416 PMCID PMC4333110 Editors
Waterpipe dependence in university students and effect of normative beliefs: a cross-sectional study	2014	Clinical & Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMJ open Periodical, Abbrev. BMJ Open Pub Date Free Form 14-Feb Volume 4 Issue 2 Start Page e004378 Other Pages 2013-004378 Notes LR: 20160603; JID: 101552874; OID: NLM: PMC3927928; OTO: NOTNLM; GN: NLM: Original DateCompleted: 20140217; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2044-6055; 2044-6055 Accession Number PMID: 24531452 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Validation Studies; IM DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004378 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24531452 Abstract OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to measure the correlates, including normative beliefs, associated with waterpipe (WP) and cigarette smoking prevalence and dependence. SETTING: A cross-sectional study was carried out using a proportionate cluster sample of Lebanese students in 17 public and private universities. PARTICIPANTS: Of the 4900 distributed questionnaires, 3384 (69.1%) were returned to the field worker. All available students during break times were approached, with no exclusion criteria. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: sociodemographic variables, detailed active and passive smoking, in addition to items of the tobacco dependence scales were all evaluated. RESULTS: Correlates to WP smoking were studying in a private university (adjusted OR, aOR=1.50 (1.26 to 1.79); p1; p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Salameh,P., Salame,J., Waked,M., Barbour,B., Zeidan,N., Baldi,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140214 PMCID PMC3927928 Editors
Waterpipe effects on pulmonary function and cardiovascular indices: a comparison to cigarette smoking in real life situation	2014	Doctoral School of Sciences and Technologies, Lebanese University , Beirut , Lebanon .	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Inhalation toxicology Periodical, Abbrev. Inhal.Toxicol. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 26 Issue 10 Start Page 620 Other Pages 627 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 8910739; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1091-7691; 0895-8378 Accession Number PMID: 25144476 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3109/08958378.2014.945106 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25144476 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Smoking is known to have physiological effects on biological systems. The purpose of this study is to evaluate acute and chronic effects on pulmonary functions and cardiovascular indices of waterpipe (WP) smoking in real life circumstances. METHODS: Three groups were included in the study: non-smokers (N = 42), WP smokers (N = 42) and cigarette smokers (N = 48). A questionnaire was completed for each participant, in addition to pulmonary function [forced expiratory volume at 1 s (FEV1), 6 s (FEV6), percentage of FEV1/FEV6], and cardiovascular [diastolic blood pressure (DBP), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and heart rate (HR)] measures, taken before and after smoking. RESULTS: Mean values of FEV1, FEV6, FEV1/FEV6, DBP and SBP in WP and cigarette smokers were very close. However, WP smoking significantly increased HR compared to cigarette smokers (p = 0.007); duration of smoking, age at first WP and quantity of smoking affected pulmonary function and cardiovascular values. In the subgroup of WP smokers, DBP was acutely increased by a larger WP size (p = 0.011), while the FEV6 was acutely increased by a smaller WP size (p = 0.045). CONCLUSION: WP smoking affected the cardiovascular system more than cigarette smoking, while it had similar effects on pulmonary function. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Layoun,N., Saleh,N., Barbour,B., Awada,S., Rachidi,S., Al-Hajje,A., Bawab,W., Waked,M., Salameh,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe industry products and marketing strategies: analysis of an industry trade exhibition	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.; Department of Health Promotion and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 24 Issue e4 Start Page e275 Other Pages 9 Notes LR: 20160529; 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 CA091021/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United Stat Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 26149455 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052254 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26149455 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Understanding product development and marketing strategies of transnational tobacco companies (TTCs) has been of vital importance in developing an effective tobacco control policy. However, comparatively little is known of the waterpipe tobacco industry, which TTCs have recently entered. This study aimed to gain an understanding of waterpipe tobacco products and marketing strategies by visiting a waterpipe trade exhibition. METHODS: In April 2014, the first author attended an international waterpipe trade exhibition, recording descriptions of products and collecting all available marketing items. We described the purpose and function of all products, and performed a thematic analysis of messages in marketing material. RESULTS: We classified waterpipe products into four categories and noted product variation within categories. Electronic waterpipe products (which mimic electronic cigarettes) rarely appeared on waterpipe tobacco marketing material, but were displayed just as widely. Claims of reduced harm, safety and quality were paramount on marketing materials, regardless of whether they were promoting consumption products (tobacco, tobacco substitutes), electronic waterpipes or accessories. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe products are diverse in nature and are marketed as healthy and safe products. Furthermore, the development of electronic waterpipe products appears to be closely connected with the electronic cigarette industry, rather than the waterpipe tobacco manufacturers. Tobacco control policy must evolve to take account of the vast and expanding array of waterpipe products, and potentially also charcoal products developed for waterpipe smokers. We recommend that tobacco substitutes be classified as tobacco products. Continued surveillance of the waterpipe industry is warranted. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Nakkash,R.T., Hawkins,B., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150706 PMCID PMC4884454 Editors
Waterpipe promotion and use on Instagram:# hookah	2017		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tobacco Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 19 Issue 10 Start Page 1248 Other Pages 1252 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press Data Source google Authors Allem, Jon-Patrick, Chu, Kar-Hai, Cruz, Tess Boley, Unger, Jennifer B Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoke: source of toxic and carcinogenic VOCs, phenols and heavy metals?	2015	Department of Chemicals and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse 8-10, 10589, Berlin, Germany. Jens.Schubert@bfr.bund.de.; Department of Chemicals and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Asses	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Archives of Toxicology Periodical, Abbrev. Arch.Toxicol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 89 Issue 11 Start Page 2129 Other Pages 2139 Notes JID: 0417615; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/02/20 [received]; 2014/09/11 [accepted]; 2014/09/24 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1432-0738; 0340-5761 Accession Number PMID: 25248501 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s00204-014-1372-x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25248501 Abstract The use of the waterpipe, a traditional aid for the consumption of tobacco, has spread worldwide and is steadily increasing especially among the youth. On the other hand, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the composition of mainstream waterpipe smoke and the toxicological risks associated with this kind of smoking habit. Using a standardized machine smoking protocol, mainstream waterpipe smoke was generated and further analyzed for twelve volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and eight phenolic compounds by applying gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detection, respectively. Additionally, seventeen elements were analyzed in waterpipe tobacco and charcoal prior to and after smoking, applying inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry to assess the maximum exposure of these elements. For the first time ever, we have been able to show that waterpipe mainstream smoke contains high levels of the human carcinogen benzene. Compared with cigarette smoke yields, the levels were 6.2-fold higher, thus representing a significant health hazard for the waterpipe smoker. Furthermore, we found that waterpipe mainstream smoke contains considerable amounts of catechol, hydroquinone and phenol, each of which causing some health concern at least. The analysis of waterpipe tobacco and charcoal revealed that both matrices contained considerable amounts of the toxic elements nickel, cadmium, lead and chromium. Altogether, the data on VOCs, phenols and elements presented in this study clearly point to the health hazards associated with the consumption of tobacco using waterpipes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Schubert,J., Muller,F.D., Schmidt,R., Luch,A., Schulz,T.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140924 PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking	2012		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 18 Issue 10 Start Page 995 Other Pages 995 Notes ID: 23301352 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-23301352 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking among American military recruits	2006		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Prev Med Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 43 Issue 2 Start Page 92 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 16675003 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking, a traditional Middle Eastern tobacco use method, has increased dramatically among Arab adolescents and young adults. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that usage is on the rise among young people in the U.S., but epidemiological data are lacking. METHODS: From self-report health surveys collected during 1999-2002, we examined the prevalence and predictors of waterpipe use among U.S. Air Force recruits (n = 20,673; mean age = 20.0 years; range = 17-35). RESULTS: Waterpipe use was reported by 0.3% (n = 59) of recruits and was unrelated to age, gender, ethnicity, or family income. Compared to non-users, waterpipe users were more likely to plan to smoke cigarettes in the coming year (P value < 0.05) and to believe that switching from cigarettes to other tobacco products reduces smoking-related health risks (P values < 0.002). Multivariate (logistic regression) analyses revealed several factors that distinguished waterpipe users from non-users, including higher education level (odds ratio OR] = 1.94), having experimented with cigarettes before Basic Military Training (BMT; OR = 1.99), and using cigarettes (OR = 2.17) and other tobacco products (OR = 13.81) at the time of entry into BMT. Compared to recruits who used cigarettes only, waterpipe smokers were more educated (OR = 1.83), more likely to have engaged in experimental (OR = 3.30) or regular (OR = 3.87) use of tobacco products other than cigarettes prior to BMT, and less likely to have been a current (OR = 0.10) or former (OR = 0.11) smoker at the time of entry into BMT. CONCLUSION: Despite concerns that waterpipe smoking is increasing among young people in the U.S., use was low among military recruits. Descriptors Military Personnel/statistics & numerical data, Risk-Taking, Smoking/epidemiology, Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Multivariate Analysis, Prevalence, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Smoking/prevention & control, Questionnaires, United States/epidemiology Links http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-16675003 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Ward,Kenneth D., Vander Weg,Mark,W., Relyea,George, Debon,Margaret, Klesges,Robert C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking among college students in the United States: a review of the literature	2012	Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. grekine@wayne.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of American college health : J of ACH Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 3 Start Page 244 Other Pages 249 Notes JID: 8214119; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1940-3208; 0744-8481 Accession Number PMID: 22420702 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1080/07448481.2011.589419 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22420702 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on college student waterpipe use with a focus on undergraduates in the United States. PARTICIPANTS: Undergraduate students. METHODS: Studies were accessed using the databases PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Academic Search Premier. Searches included combinations of the following keywords: "waterpipe," "hookah," "shisha," "nargila," "argileh," "hubble bubble," "college," "university," and "student." RESULTS: Results demonstrate that approximately 1 in 5 American college students report past-year waterpipe use. Results also suggest that there are a number of established correlates of waterpipe smoking, including male gender, Arab ethnicity, cigarette smoking, and the belief that waterpipe smoking is less harmful than cigarette smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Despite its harmful health effects, waterpipe smoking is quite common among college students. Future research with better methodologies and theoretical frameworks are needed to advance the field. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Grekin,E.R., Ayna,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking among health sciences university students in Iran: perceptions, practices and patterns of use	2011		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC Res Notes Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 4 Issue Start Page 496 Other Pages 496 Notes ID: 22087840 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: In recent years waterpipe smoking has become a popular practice amongst young adults in eastern Mediterranean countries, including Iran. The aim of this study was to assess waterpipe smoking perceptions and practices among first-year health sciences university students in Iran and to identify factors associated with the initiation and maintenance of waterpipe use in this population. RESULTS: Out of 371 first-year health sciences students surveyed, 358 eight students completed a self-administered questionnaire in the classrooms describing their use and perceptions towards waterpipe smoking. Two hundred and ninety six responders met study inclusion criteria. Waterpipe smoking was common among first-year health sciences university students, with 51% of students indicating they were current waterpipe smokers. Women were smoking waterpipes almost as frequently as men (48% versus 52%, respectively). The majority of waterpipe smokers (75.5%) indicated that the fun and social aspect of waterpipe use was the main motivating factor for them to continue smoking. Of waterpipe smokers, 55.3% were occasional smokers, using waterpipes once a month or less, while 44.7% were frequent smokers, using waterpipes more than once a month. A large number of frequent waterpipe smokers perceived that waterpipe smoking was a healthier way to use tobacco (40.6%) while only 20.6% thought it was addictive. Compared to occasional smokers, significantly more frequent smokers reported waterpipe smoking was relaxing (62.5% vs. 26.2%, p = 0.002), energizing (48.5% vs. 11.4%, p = 0.001), a part of their culture (58.8% vs. 34.1%, p = 0.04), and the healthiest way to use tobacco (40.6% vs. 11.1%, p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Social and recreational use of waterpipes is widespread among first-year health sciences university students in Iran. Women and men were almost equally likely to be current waterpipe users. Public health initiatives to combat the increasing use of waterpipes among university students in Iran must consider the equal gender distribution and its perception by many waterpipe smokers as being a healthier and non-addictive way to use tobacco. Descriptors Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3279519/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-4-496 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Ghafouri,Nasim, Hirsch,Jan D., Heydari,Gholamreza, Morello,Candis M., Kuo,Grace M., Singh,Renu F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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