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Acute effects of waterpipe smoking on blood pressure and heart rate: a real-life trial 2016 a Division of Cardiology , Hotel Dieu de France Hospital and the St. Joseph University School of Medicine , Beirut , Lebanon.; a Division of Cardiology , Hotel Dieu de France Hospital and the St. Joseph University School of Medicine , Beirut , Lebanon.; a
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Inhalation toxicology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Inhal.Toxicol.
Pub Date Free Form
Jul
Volume
28
Issue
8
Start Page
339
Other Pages
342
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JID: 8910739; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/25 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
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1091-7691; 0895-8378
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PMID: 27109645
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.3109/08958378.2016.1171934 [doi]
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27109645
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BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking is becoming a popular way of tobacco use in the world. Its acute effects on the cardiovascular system are not well investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a trial designed to evaluate the acute effects of waterpipe smoking on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) in healthy adults. Individuals who ordered waterpipe in 6 Lebanese restaurants were enrolled (cases) and were compared to controls who consisted of subjects who were sitting at the same table of smokers but who did not smoke (passive smokers) and of subjects who were sitting in nonsmoking sections (nonsmokers). BP and HR were measured immediately before and 15 min after smoking or at baseline and 15 min later in controls. RESULTS: A total of 194 subjects were enrolled: 101 waterpipe smokers, 51 passive smokers, and 42 nonsmokers. Systolic and diastolic BP and HR significantly increased after 15 min of smoking in cases (mean 3.1 mm Hg (95% CI 0.8-5.5; p = 0.009) for systolic BP, 2.1 mm Hg (95% CI 0-4.2; p = 0.053) for diastolic BP, and 6.3 beats/minute (95% CI 4.3-8.3; p
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Azar,R.R., Frangieh,A.H., Mroue,J., Bassila,L., Kasty,M., Hage,G., Kadri,Z.
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20160425
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Enhanced formation of bromate and brominated disinfection byproducts during chlorination of bromide-containing waters under catalysis of copper corrosion products 2016 Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuang-qing Road, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yu-quan Road, Beijing 100049, C
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Water research
Periodical, Abbrev.
Water Res.
Pub Date Free Form
1-Jul
Volume
98
Issue
Start Page
302
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308
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CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 0105072; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/02/06 [received]; 2016/04/12 [revised]; 2016/04/15 [accepted]; 2016/04/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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England
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1879-2448; 0043-1354
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PMID: 27110886
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eng
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10.1016/j.watres.2016.04.033 [doi]
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27110886
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Copper corrosion products (CCPs) in water distribution pipes may catalyze the reactions among disinfectant, natural organic matter (NOM), and bromide (Br(-)). This study investigated the simultaneous formation of bromate (BrO3(-)) and brominated disinfection byproducts (Br-DBPs) during chlorination of Br(-)-containing waters in the presence of three CCPs (i.e., CuO, Cu2O, and Cu(2+)). In a synthetic water, both oxidant decay and BrO3(-) formation were enhanced by CCPs, whereas the presence of humic acid (HA) significantly inhibited BrO3(-) formation due to its competition for HOBr to form Br-DBPs. In the HOClBr(-)CuO system, the BrO3(-) yield increased obviously with increasing CuO dose and initial Br(-) concentration, while the catalytic formation of Br-DBPs was rather limited. A molar conversion (Br(-) to BrO3(-)) of 22.1% was observed under CuO catalysis, compared with little conversion in the absence of CuO. In the HOClBr(-)Cu2O/Cu(2+) systems, Cu2O or Cu(2+) mainly enhanced the formation of Br-DBPs, with enhancement ratios of 69.9% and 50.1%, respectively. The degree of enhancement on Br-DBPs formation became more apparent with increasing pH, while that on BrO3(-) formation reached maximal at pH 7.6. The catalytic formation of Br-DBPs and BrO3(-) by CCPs was also verified in three filtered real waters, although to a lesser extent because of the water matrix effect. In mechanism, the CCPs promoted the formation of BrO3(-) and Br-DBPs through catalyzing the HOBr disproportionation pathway and the reaction of HOBr toward HA, respectively.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Hu,J., Qiang,Z., Dong,H., Qu,J.
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20160419
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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
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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Drug Alcohol Abuse
Pub Date Free Form
16-May
Volume
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Start Page
1
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10
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LR: 20160517; JID: 7502510; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint; SO: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2016 May 16:1-10.
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1097-9891; 0095-2990
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PMID: 27184516
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ENG
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10.3109/00952990.2016.1167214 [doi]
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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.
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Grinberg,A., Goodwin,R.D.
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20160516
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The determinants of intention to smoke waterpipe among adolescents in Lebanon: a national household survey 2016 Ludwig Maximilian Universitat, Munchen, Germany.; Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.; Department of Epidemiology and Populat
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Journal of public health (Oxford, England)
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Public.Health.(Oxf)
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
38
Issue
1
Start Page
84
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91
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CI: (c) The Author 2015; JID: 101188638; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/02/09 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1741-3850; 1741-3842
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PMID: 25665877
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eng
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10.1093/pubmed/fdv004 [doi]
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25665877
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BACKGROUND: The phenomenon of waterpipe smoking (WPS) among adolescents has become eminent, and it is especially prevalent in Lebanon. Unlike cigarette smoking, WPS is parentally and socially acceptable. This study aims at examining the association between intention to smoke waterpipe in the next 6 months, and knowledge, attitudes and parental and social influences. METHODS: This is a secondary data analysis from a national survey in 2007 on 1028 households. This study addresses 258 non-smoking adolescents and their parents. Consent was sought and the study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at the American University of Beirut. Face-to-face interviews were conducted. Descriptive analysis, crude and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) were generated. RESULTS: At the bivariate level, late adolescence, mothers without university education, prior adolescents' WPS experiences, best friends' and parents' WPS habits and adolescents' and parents' lower attitude scores were associated with smoking intention. In the adjusted model, adolescents' beliefs about positive effects, best friends' similar habits and prior smoking remained significant (respective ORs [95% confidence interval ]: 1.81 [1.33-2.45], 2.51 [1.24-5.10], 4.91 [2.35-10.36]). Parents' perceived attitude against smoking was protective (OR: 0.57 [0.39-0.83]). CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents' intention to smoke is highly influenced by parents' permissive attitudes and peer pressure. Interventions targeting these two groups and limiting access to smoking by adolescents should be instigated.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health
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Schroder,C., Chaaya,M., Saab,D., Mahfoud,Z.
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20150209
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US is to regulate all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco 2016 Seattle.
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BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMJ
Pub Date Free Form
6-May
Volume
353
Issue
Start Page
i2594
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JID: 8900488; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1756-1833; 0959-535X
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PMID: 27154555
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eng
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10.1136/bmj.i2594 [doi]
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McCarthy,M.
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20160506
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Waterpipe smoking and cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis 2016 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, Public He
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Tobacco control
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Tob.Control
Pub Date Free Form
10-May
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LR: 20160512; 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 [rece
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 27165994
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ENG
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tobaccocontrol-2015-052758 [pii]
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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); I2=44.67%), and oesophageal cancer (OR=3.63 (1.39 to 9.44); I2 =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.
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Montazeri,Z., Nyiraneza,C., El-Katerji,H., Little,J.
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20160510
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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
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Tobacco control
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Tob.Control
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10-May
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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
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 27165995
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ENG
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tobaccocontrol-2016-052958 [pii]
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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.
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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
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20160510
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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
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Scientific reports
Periodical, Abbrev.
Sci.Rep.
Pub Date Free Form
11-May
Volume
6
Issue
Start Page
25872
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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
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PMID: 27167891
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eng
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DOI
10.1038/srep25872 [doi]
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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.
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Jawad,M., Jawad,S., Waziry,R.K., Ballout,R.A., Akl,E.A.
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Date of Electronic
20160511
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PMC4863147
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Epidemiology of Lung Cancer 2016 Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA. schwarta@karmanos.org.; Department of Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA. cotem@k
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Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
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Adv.Exp.Med.Biol.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
893
Issue
Start Page
21
Other Pages
41
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JID: 0121103; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
0065-2598; 0065-2598
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PMID: 26667337
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eng
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10.1007/978-3-319-24223-1_2 [doi]
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26667337
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Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common causes of cancer death despite understanding the major cause of the disease: cigarette smoking. Smoking increases lung cancer risk 5- to 10-fold with a clear dose-response relationship. Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke among nonsmokers increases lung cancer risk about 20%. Risks for marijuana and hookah use, and the new e-cigarettes, are yet to be consistently defined and will be important areas for continued research as use of these products increases. Other known environmental risk factors include exposures to radon, asbestos, diesel, and ionizing radiation. Host factors have also been associated with lung cancer risk, including family history of lung cancer, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and infections. Studies to identify genes associated with lung cancer susceptibility have consistently identified chromosomal regions on 15q25, 6p21 and 5p15 associated with lung cancer risk. Risk prediction models for lung cancer typically include age, sex, cigarette smoking intensity and/or duration, medical history, and occupational exposures, however there is not yet a risk prediction model currently recommended for general use. As lung cancer screening becomes more widespread, a validated model will be needed to better define risk groups to inform screening guidelines.
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Schwartz,A.G., Cote,M.L.
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E-cigarette Dual Users, Exclusive Users and Perceptions of Tobacco Products 2016 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, TX, USA.; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, TX, USA.; University of
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American Journal of Health Behavior
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Health Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
40
Issue
1
Start Page
108
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116
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LR: 20160518; GR: 1 P50 CA180906-01/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50 CA180906/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9602338; NIHMS785757; OID: NLM: NIHMS785757 [Available on 01/01/17]; OID: NLM: PMC4869518 [Available on 01/01/17]; PMCR: 2017/01/01 00:00
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United States
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1945-7359; 1087-3244
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PMID: 26685819
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eng
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10.5993/AJHB.40.1.12 [doi]
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26685819
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OBJECTIVES: We examined differences in the characteristics of youth non-users, cigarette-only, e-cigarette-only, and dual e-cigarette and cigarette users. METHODS: Using weighted, representative data, logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine differences in demographic characteristics and tobacco use behaviors across tobacco usage groups. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to examine differences in harm perceptions of various tobacco products and perceived peer use of e-cigarettes by tobacco usage group. RESULTS: Compared to non-users, dual users were more likely to be white, male, and high school students. Dual users had significantly higher prevalence of current use of all products (except hookah) than e-cigarette-only users, and higher prevalence of current use of snus and hookah than the cigarette-only group. Dual users had significantly lower harm perceptions for all tobacco products except for e-cigarettes and hookah as compared to e-cigarette-only users. Dual users reported higher peer use of cigarettes as compared to both exclusive user groups. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight dual users' higher prevalence of use of most other tobacco products, their lower harm perceptions of most tobacco products compared to e-cigarette-only users, and their higher perceived peer use of cigarettes compared to exclusive users.
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Cooper,M., Case,K.R., Loukas,A., Creamer,M.R., Perry,C.L.
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PMC4869518
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