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Preventing smoking during pregnancy: the importance of maternal knowledge of the health hazards and of the treatment options available 2015 Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Botucatu, Brazil. Pulmonology Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Botucatu School of Medicine, Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu, Brazil.; Sao Paulo State
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Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Bras.Pneumol.
Pub Date Free Form
Mar-Apr
Volume
41
Issue
2
Start Page
175
Other Pages
181
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LR: 20151111; JID: 101222274; OID: NLM: PMC4428855; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/11/04 [received]; 2015/01/27 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Brazil
ISSN/ISBN
1806-3756; 1806-3713
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PMID: 25972970
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.1590/S1806-37132015000004482 [doi]
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the pattern of tobacco use and knowledge about tobacco-related diseases, as well as to identify popular types of electronic media, in pregnant women, in order to improve strategies for the prevention or cessation of smoking among such women. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 61 pregnant women, seen at primary care clinics and at a university hospital, in the city of Botucatu, Brazil. For all subjects, we applied the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. For subjects with a history of smoking, we also applied the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, and we evaluated the level of motivation to quit smoking among the current smokers. RESULTS: Of the 61 pregnant women evaluated, 25 (40.9%) were smokers (mean age, 26.4 +/- 7.4 years), 24 (39.3%) were former smokers (26.4 +/- 8.3 years), and 12 (19.8%) were never-smokers (25.1 +/- 7.2 years). Thirty-nine women (63.9%) reported exposure to passive smoking. Of the 49 smokers/former smokers, 13 (26.5%) were aware of the pulmonary consequences of smoking; only 2 (4.1%) were aware of the cardiovascular risks; 23 (46.9%) believed that smoking does not harm the fetus or newborn infant; 21 (42.9%) drank alcohol during pregnancy; 18 (36.7%) reported increased cigarette consumption when drinking; 25 (51.0%) had smoked flavored cigarettes; and 12 (24.5%) had smoked a narghile. Among the 61 pregnant women evaluated, television was the most widely available and favorite form of electronic media (in 85.2%), as well as being the form most preferred (by 49.2%). CONCLUSIONS: Among pregnant women, active smoking, passive smoking, and alternative forms of tobacco consumption appear to be highly prevalent, and such women seem to possess little knowledge about the consequences of tobacco use. Educational programs that include information about the consequences of all forms of tobacco use, employing new and effective formats tailored to this particular population, should be developed, in order to promote smoking prevention and cessation among pregnant women. Further samples to explore regional and cultural adaptations should be evaluated.
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Bertani,A.L., Garcia,T., Tanni,S.E., Godoy,I.
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Water pipe smoking and dermatologic consequences 2015 Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden, Germany.
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Eur.Acad.Dermatol.Venereol.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
29
Issue
8
Start Page
1481
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1484
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CI: (c) 2015; JID: 9216037; 2014/11/21 [received]; 2014/12/24 [accepted]; 2015/02/10 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1468-3083; 0926-9959
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PMID: 25677592
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eng
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Journal Article; Review; IM
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10.1111/jdv.12984 [doi]
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25677592
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Water pipe smoking is a recently growing addiction worldwide. It has become popular in Africa and the Western World and enfaces a renaissance in Middle East and Asia. The smoking technique leads to a different exposure to potential hazardous compounds compared to cigarette or classical pipe smoking. The common assumption that water pipe smoking is less dangerous to health is not substantiated by scientific data. Non-tobacco-based preparations reduce the exposure to nicotine but may contain equal or even higher concentrations of other toxic compounds. The medical literature on adverse effect of water pipe smoking on skin and oral mucosa is reviewed but future research is a demand.
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European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
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Wollina,U.
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20150210
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Systematic review on international practices in controlling waterpipe tobacco smoking 2015 Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia E-mail : helentee.gh@moh.gov.my.
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Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
16
Issue
9
Start Page
3659
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3665
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JID: 101130625; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
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1513-7368; 1513-7368
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PMID: 25987018
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eng
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BACKGROUND: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has becoming popular especially among young people worldwide. Smokers are attracted by its sweeter, smoother smoke, social ambience and the misconception of reduced harm. The objective of this study was to systematically review the effects of waterpipe tobacco policies and practices in reducing its prevalence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was conducted electronically using the PubMed, OVID, Science Direct, Proquest and Embase databases. All possible studies from 1980 to 2013 were initially screened based on titles and abstracts. The selected articles were subjected to data extraction and quality rating. RESULTS: Three studies met the inclusion criteria and were eligible for this review. Almost all of the waterpipe tobacco products and its accessories did not comply with the regulations on health warning labelling practices as stipulated under Article 11 of WHO FCTC. In addition, the grisly new warning labels for cigarettes introduced by Food and Drug Administration did not affect hookah tobacco smoking generally. Indoor air quality in smoking lounges was found to be poor and some hookah lounges were operated without smoke shop certification. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed the availability of minimal information on the practices in controlling waterpipe smoking in reducing its prevalence. The lack of comprehensive legislations or practices in controlling waterpipe smoking warrants further research and policy initiatives to curb this burgeoning global epidemic, especially among the vulnerable younger population.
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Tee,G.H., Hairi,N.N., Nordin,F., Choo,W.Y., Chan,Y.Y., Kaur,G., Veerasingam,P.D., Bulgiba,A.
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Association between blood arsenic levels and nasal polyposis disease risk in the Tunisian population 2015 Unit of Marine and Environmental Toxicology, UR 09-03, Sfax University, IPEIS, BP 1172, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia, rimkhlifi@yahoo.fr.
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Environmental science and pollution research international
Periodical, Abbrev.
Environ.Sci.Pollut.Res.Int.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
22
Issue
18
Start Page
14136
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14143
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JID: 9441769; N712M78A8G (Arsenic); 2014/12/06 [received]; 2015/05/06 [accepted]; 2015/05/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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Germany
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1614-7499; 0944-1344
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PMID: 25966890
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eng
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10.1007/s11356-015-4666-5 [doi]
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Although the pathophysiology underlying nasal polyposis (NP) formation is not fully understood, systemic, local, and environmental factors appear to contribute to NP disease development. This study aimed to explore the relationship between metal blood levels and NP risk. To the best of our knowledge, the current research represents the first scientific contribution reporting levels of Cr and As in blood of NP patients. In this context, 90 NP patients and 171 controls were recruited and blood samples were analyzed to determine the concentrations of As and Cr. Metal blood levels of As in patients (2.1 mug/L) were significantly higher than those of controls (1.2 mug/L). However, no significant difference in blood Cr levels was found between cases and controls. Arsenic blood levels of cigarette smokers were significantly higher than those of non-smokers. Environmental exposure and shisha consumption presented the most significant association with NP disease (OR = 10.1 and 14.1, respectively). High levels of blood As were significantly associated with NP disease (OR = 2.1). Cr blood levels were found to be associated with the four stages of polyps in both nasal cavities. This study found a strong association between nasal polyposis disease and As blood levels. These findings merit further investigation.
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Khlifi,R., Olmedo,P., Gil,F., Chakroun,A., Hamza-Chaffai,A.
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20150513
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Advantages of integrated and sustainability based assessment for metabolism based strategic planning of urban water systems 2015 Centre for Water Systems, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, North Park Road, Harrison Building, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK. Electronic address: k.behzadian-moghadam@exeter.ac.uk.; Centre for Water Systems, College of
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The Science of the total environment
Periodical, Abbrev.
Sci.Total Environ.
Pub Date Free Form
15-Sep
Volume
527-528
Issue
Start Page
220
Other Pages
231
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 0330500; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/11 [received]; 2015/04/25 [revised]; 2015/04/26 [accepted]; 2015/05/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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Netherlands
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1879-1026; 0048-9697
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PMID: 25965035
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.04.097 [doi]
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25965035
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Despite providing water-related services as the primary purpose of urban water system (UWS), all relevant activities require capital investments and operational expenditures, consume resources (e.g. materials and chemicals), and may increase negative environmental impacts (e.g. contaminant discharge, emissions to water and air). Performance assessment of such a metabolic system may require developing a holistic approach which encompasses various system elements and criteria. This paper analyses the impact of integration of UWS components on the metabolism based performance assessment for future planning using a number of intervention strategies. It also explores the importance of sustainability based criteria in the assessment of long-term planning. Two assessment approaches analysed here are: (1) planning for only water supply system (WSS) as a part of the UWS and (2) planning for an integrated UWS including potable water, stormwater, wastewater and water recycling. WaterMet(2) model is used to simulate metabolic type processes in the UWS and calculate quantitative performance indicators. The analysis is demonstrated on the problem of strategic level planning of a real-world UWS to where optional intervention strategies are applied. The resulting performance is assessed using the multiple criteria of both conventional and sustainability type; and optional intervention strategies are then ranked using the Compromise Programming method. The results obtained show that the high ranked intervention strategies in the integrated UWS are those supporting both water supply and stormwater/wastewater subsystems (e.g. rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling schemes) whilst these strategies are ranked low in the WSS and those targeting improvement of water supply components only (e.g. rehabilitation of clean water pipes and addition of new water resources) are preferred instead. Results also demonstrate that both conventional and sustainability type performance indicators are necessary for strategic planning in the UWS.
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Elsevier B.V
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Behzadian,K., Kapelan,Z.
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20150514
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Compartmental analysis of metals in waterpipe smoking technique 2015 Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Applied Medical Sciences, German Jordanian University, P.O. Box 35247, Amman, 11180, Jordan. akeel.alkazwini@gju.edu.jo.; Scientific Research Centre, Applied Science Sector, Royal Scientific Society, Amman,
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BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
18-Feb
Volume
15
Issue
Start Page
153
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015-1373-6
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LR: 20151111; JID: 100968562; 0 (Metals); 059QF0KO0R (Water); OID: NLM: PMC4335555; 2014/05/22 [received]; 2015/01/07 [accepted]; 2015/02/18 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
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1471-2458; 1471-2458
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PMID: 25884883
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eng
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10.1186/s12889-015-1373-6 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: The number of waterpipe tobacco smokers has been increasing worldwide. Smokers can be exposed to a number of toxicants, some of which are metals. The aim of this study is to quantitatively determine if the water filtration stage of the waterpipe smoking process successfully decreases exposure to Bi, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V, and U. METHODS: Four samples of commercially available tobacco (Moassel) were compared in terms of the total amount of metal contained within the fresh tobacco sample and the amount of metal distributed into each compartment of the waterpipe after a smoking session. RESULTS: For all metals analysed, the concentration of metal 'filtered' out during the water bubbling stage is around 3% (+/-1%) of the total metal. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that this small fraction would not protect the user against exposure to the majority of the potentially toxic metals.
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Al-Kazwini,A.T., Said,A.J., Sdepanian,S.
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20150218
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PMC4335555
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Correlation between nicotine dependence and barriers to cessation between exclusive cigarette smokers and dual (water pipe) smokers among Arab Americans 2015 Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.; College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Substance abuse and rehabilitation
Periodical, Abbrev.
Subst.Abuse Rehabil.
Pub Date Free Form
30-Jan
Volume
6
Issue
Start Page
25
Other Pages
32
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LR: 20150214; JID: 101558476; OID: NLM: PMC4321602; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015 [ecollection]; 2015/01/30 [epublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
New Zealand
ISSN/ISBN
1179-8467; 1179-8467
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PMID: 25674035
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eng
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Journal Article
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10.2147/SAR.S72360 [doi]
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25674035
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BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that dual cigarette and water pipe use is growing among minority groups, particularly among Arab Americans. Differences in nicotine dependence and barriers to smoking cessation among such dual smokers have not been previously examined in this population. We examined potential differences that might exist between exclusive cigarette smokers and dual smokers (cigarette and water pipe) pertaining to nicotine dependence and barriers to cessation among Arab Americans. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study using a convenience sample of self-identified Arab immigrant smokers (n=131) living in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area. Data were collected using four questionnaires: Demographic and Cultural Information questionnaire, Tobacco Use questionnaire, Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) questionnaire, and Barriers to Cessation questionnaire. We examined differences in nicotine dependence and barriers to cessation between exclusive cigarette smokers and dual smokers of cigarettes and water pipe. Furthermore, we explored the correlations of these measures with select variables. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in the FTND scores between the exclusive cigarette smokers (mean M=2.55, standard deviation [SD] =2.10) and dual smokers (M=3.71, SD =2.42); t(129) = (2.51), P=0.0066. There was also a significant difference in the Barriers to Cessation scores between exclusive cigarette smokers (M=38.47, SD =13.07) and dual smokers (M=45.21, SD =9.27); t(129) = (2.56), P=0.0058. Furthermore, there was a highly significant correlation among FTND scores, Barriers to Cessation scores, and past quit attempts among dual smokers. CONCLUSION: Water pipe tobacco smoking seems to be both adding to the dependence potential of cigarette smoking and enhancing barriers to cessation in our study sample. However, the high correlation between quit attempts, FTND, and barriers to cessation needs further investigation to ascertain the possible reasons behind it. This preliminary study utilized a cross-sectional survey among participants of a rather small convenience sample, especially in the dual smokers group. Thus, there is a need to examine these differences via a longitudinal design in a larger sample.
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El-Shahawy,O., Haddad,L.
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20150130
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PMC4321602
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Hookah smoking in high school students and its determinants in Iran: a longitudinal study 2015 Clinical Psychiatry Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.; Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran poorasl@Yahoo.com.; Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Ir
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American journal of men's health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Mens.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
9
Issue
3
Start Page
186
Other Pages
192
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CI: (c) The Author(s) 2014; JID: 101287723; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1557-9891; 1557-9883
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PMID: 24855098
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eng
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10.1177/1557988314535236 [doi]
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24855098
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Hookah smoking has increased worldwide, especially among youth, and has been identified as an emerging threat to public health. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and transition rates in hookah smoking statuses and predictors of transitions among a representative sample of Iranian high school students. In this longitudinal study, a representative sample (n = 5197) of students in the northwest of Iran was assessed thrice with a 6-month interval in 2010 and 2011. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure hookah smoking, demographic characteristics, and personal and environmental factors. In total, the prevalence of hookah use (at least once a month) in this study was 6.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.1, 6.9). Results indicated that 44.9% (95% CI = 43.0, 46.7) of the students in the sample at least tried hookah smoking. During 1 year, 18.5% and 1.5% of students who have never used hookah before had transitioned to experimenter and regular hookah smoking, respectively, and notably, 7.8% of experimenters had transitioned to regular hookah smoking. Adjusted for other factors, being male, regular cigarette smoking, and positive attitude toward smoking were factors associated with students' transition to hookah smoking status. The incidence rate of hookah smoking in adolescents is notable. The findings identified the co-occurrence of risky behaviors that support programs aimed at reducing or preventing high-risk behaviors simultaneously.
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Fakhari,A., Mohammadpoorasl,A., Nedjat,S., Sharif Hosseini,M., Fotouhi,A.
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20140522
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Crystal structure of 4-bromo-2-[(E)-N-(2,2,6,6-tetra-methyl-piperidin-4-yl)carboximido-yl]phenol dihydrate 2015 Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA.; Chemistry and Environmental Division, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, England ; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, 61519 El-Minia, Egy
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Acta crystallographica.Section E, Crystallographic communications
Periodical, Abbrev.
Acta Crystallogr.E.Crystallogr.Commun.
Pub Date Free Form
25-Apr
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71
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Pt 5
Start Page
o349
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50
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LR: 20150524; JID: 101648987; OID: NLM: PMC4420100; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/05/01 [ecollection]; 2015/04/09 [received]; 2015/04/16 [accepted]; 2015/04/25 [epublish]; epublish
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England
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2056-9890
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PMID: 25995942
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eng
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10.1107/S2056989015007471 [doi]
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In the title hydrate, C16H23BrN2O.2H2O, the organic mol-ecule features a strong intra-molecular O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredN hydrogen bond. The piperidine ring, in addition, adopts a chair conformation with the exocyclic C-N bond in an equatorial orientation. The water molecules of crystallization are disordered (each over two sets of sites with half occupancy. In the crystal, they associate into corrugated (100) sheets of (H2O)4 tetra-mers linked by O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredO hydrogen bonds. The organic mol-ecules, in turn, are arranged at both sides of these sheets, linked by water-piperidine O-Hcdots, three dots, centeredN hydrogen bonds.
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Mague,J.T., Mohamed,S.K., Akkurt,M., Abdelhamid,A.A., Albayati,M.R.
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20150425
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PMC4420100
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Shisha smoking: An emerging trend in Southeast Asian nations 2015
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Journal of public health policy
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Public Health Policy
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
36
Issue
3
Start Page
304
Other Pages
317
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JID: 8006508; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
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1745-655X; 0197-5897
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PMID: 25995064
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eng
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jphp201516 [pii]
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Shisha smoking, with origins in India and the Arab world, is today spreading rapidly into other parts of the world. One such region is Southeast Asia,where shisha bars are commonly seen around educational institutions. The general public remains unaware of the harmful effects of shisha smoking and many assume that shisha smoking does not involve tobacco. Shisha smoking is not adequately addressed in the current anti-tobacco policies by most governments of Southeast Asia. Only a few countries have already taken concrete measures of including shisha smoking in anti-tobacco policies. We highlight the emerging trend of shisha smoking in Southeast Asian nations, associated health effects, and the loopholes in the governmental policies that are being exploited by the vendors of shisha. While most research, taxation policies, and health education on tobacco-related products have focused on cigarettes, additional methods of tobacco delivery become more common.
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Ramachandra,S.S., Yaldrum,A.
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