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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| Association between electronic cigarette use and openness to cigarette smoking among US young adults | 2015 | Office of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD; Department of Behavioral and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD; blair.coleman@fda.hhs.gov.; Office of Sci | Read more... |
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Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Feb
Volume
17
Issue
2
Start Page
212
Other Pages
218
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LR: 20160608; CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 9815751; 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); OID: NLM: PMC4892708; 2014/11/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
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PMID: 25378683
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.1093/ntr/ntu211 [doi]
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25378683
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INTRODUCTION: Use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), is increasing. One concern is the appeal of these products to youth and young adults and the potential to influence perceptions and use of conventional cigarettes. METHODS: Using data from the 2012-2013 National Adult Tobacco Survey, characteristics of adults aged 18-29 years who had never established cigarette smoking behavior were examined by ever use of e-cigarettes, demographics, and ever use of other tobacco products (smokeless tobacco, cigars, hookah, and cigarettes). Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between e-cigarette use and openness to cigarette smoking among young adults, defined as the lack of a firm intention not to smoke soon or in the next year. RESULTS: Among young adults who had never established cigarette smoking behavior (unweighted n = 4,310), 7.9% reported having ever tried e-cigarettes, and 14.6% of those who reported having ever tried e-cigarettes also reported current use of the product. Ever e-cigarette use was associated with being open to cigarette smoking (adjusted odds ratio = 2.4; 95% confidence interval = 1.7, 3.3), as was being male, aged 18-24 years, less educated, and having ever used hookah or experimented with conventional cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: Ever use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products was associated with being open to cigarette smoking. This study does not allow us to assess the directionality of this association, so future longitudinal research is needed to illuminate tobacco use behaviors over time as well as provide additional insight on the relationship between ENDS use and conventional cigarette use among young adult populations.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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Coleman,B.N., Apelberg,B.J., Ambrose,B.K., Green,K.M., Choiniere,C.J., Bunnell,R., King,B.A.
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Date of Electronic
20141104
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PMC4892708
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| Study of biofilm in bacteria from water pipelines | 2015 | Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, AIIMS , Bhubaneswar S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India .; Undergraduate Student, S.C.B. Medical College , Cuttack, Odisha, India .; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, S.C.B. Medica | Read more... |
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Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Clin.Diagn.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
9
Issue
3
Start Page
DC09
Other Pages
11
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LR: 20150510; JID: 101488993; OID: NLM: PMC4413065; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/04 [received]; 2015/02/12 [accepted]; 2015/03/01 [epublish]; ppublish
Place of Publication
India
ISSN/ISBN
2249-782X; 0973-709X
Accession Number
PMID: 25954617
Language
eng
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Journal Article
DOI
10.7860/JCDR/2015/12415.5715 [doi]
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25954617
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CONTEXT: A biofilm is a layer of microorganisms contained in a matrix (slime layer), which forms on surfaces in contact with water. Their presence in drinking water pipe networks can be responsible for a wide range of water quality and operational problems. AIM: To identify the bacterial isolates, obtained from water pipelines of kitchens, to evaluate the water quality & to study the biofilm producing capacity of the bacterial isolates from various sources. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A prospective study using water samples from aqua guard & pipelines to kitchens of S.C.B Medical College hostels. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Standard biochemical procedures for bacterial identification, multiple tube culture & MPN count to evaluate water quality & tissue culture plate (TCP) method for biofilm detection was followed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: STATA software version 9.2 from STATA Corporation, College station road, 90 Houston, Texas was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: One hundred eighty seven isolates were obtained from 45 water samples cultured. The isolates were Acinetobacter spp. (44), Pseudomonas spp.(41), Klebsiella spp.(36) & others . Biofilm was detected in (37) 19.78 % of the isolates (95% CI 30.08% -43.92%) including Acinetobacter spp.-10, Klebsiella spp. - 9, Pseudomonas spp. - 9, & others, majority (34) of which were from kitchen pipelines. CONCLUSION: Water from pipeline sources was unsatisfactory for consumption as the MPN counts were > 10. Most of the biofilm producers were gram negative bacilli & Pseudomonas & Acinetobacter spp. were strong (4+) biofilm producers.
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Mahapatra,A., Padhi,N., Mahapatra,D., Bhatt,M., Sahoo,D., Jena,S., Dash,D., Chayani,N.
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20150301
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PMC4413065
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| Prevalence of dokha use among secondary school students in Ajman, United Arab Emirates | 2015 | Department of Community Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates E-mail : drjayadevans@gmail.com. | Read more... |
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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
2
Start Page
427
Other Pages
430
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JID: 101130625; ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
ISSN/ISBN
1513-7368; 1513-7368
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PMID: 25684466
Language
eng
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25684466
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BACKGROUND: Dokha is a novel form of smoking in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on which there is very little published literature, especially among adolescents, and this form of smoking has been not been addressed adequately in the smoking cessation strategies in the UAE. OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of dokha smoking among male secondary school students in Ajman UAE. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional survey was conducted among male secondary school students in Ajman, UAE. A total of 560 participants filled in self- administered questionnaires. RESULTS: The prevalence of ever smokers was 39%; ever dokha smokers was 36% and current dokha smokers was 24%. The prevalence is very high when compared to other forms of smoking in the region and globally. Prevalence increased with increasing age and grade of students, prevalence of ever smokers, ever dokha smokers and current dokha smokers was lower in students in the science stream. 40% of the smokers used dokha, cigarettes and shisha, 30% used dokha and cigarettes, and 21% used dokha alone. 30% of the students smoked dokha on all days of the month. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of ever smokers, ever dokha smokers and current dokha smokers is very high. There is an urgent need for specific health promotion programs tailored to this age group on prevention of dokha smoking and policies restricting the availability of dokha to this age group.
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Al Shemmari,N., Shaikh,R.B., Sreedharan,J.
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| The Role of Neighborhood Environment in Promoting Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Young Adults: Data from Middle to High Income Population in an Asian Megacity | 2015 | Medical College, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi, Pakistan.; Medical College, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi, Pakistan.; Medical College, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, P.O. Box 3500, Karachi, Pakis | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
PloS one
Periodical, Abbrev.
PLoS One
Pub Date Free Form
6-May
Volume
10
Issue
5
Start Page
e0124827
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LR: 20150513; Dryad/3N451; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC4422655; 2015 [ecollection]; 2014/03/22 [received]; 2015/03/18 [accepted]; 2015/05/06 [epublish]; epublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1932-6203; 1932-6203
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PMID: 25946006
Language
eng
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10.1371/journal.pone.0124827 [doi]
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25946006
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BACKGROUND: Modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have their triggers in the neighborhood environments of communities. Studying the environmental triggers for CVD risk factors is important to understand the situation in a broader perspective. Young adults are influenced the most by the environment profile around them hence it is important to study this subset of the population. METHODS: This was a descriptive study conducted using the EPOCH research tool designed by the authors of the PURE study. The study population consisted of young adults aged 18-25 in two areas of Karachi. The study setting was busy shopping malls frequented by young adults in the particular community being studied. RESULTS: Our total sample size was 120 individuals, who consented to be interviewed by our interviewers. Less than 50% of the population recognized some form of restriction regarding smoking in their communities. The largest contributor to tobacco advertising was actors smoking in movies and TV shows with 89% responses from both communities. Only 11.9% of the individuals disapproved of smoking cigarettes among men with wide acceptance of 'sheesha' across all age groups. Advertising for smoking and junk food was more frequent as compared to smoking cessation, healthy diet and exercise in both the areas. Unhealthy food items were more easily available in contrast to healthier options. The cost of healthy snack food options including vegetables and fruits was higher than sugary drinks and foods. CONCLUSION: This assessment showed that both communities were exposed to environments that promote risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
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Hussain,M.A., Noorani,S., Khan,A., Asad,H., Rehan,A., Kazi,A., Baig,M.Z., Noor,A., Aqil,A., Bham,N.S., Khan,M.A., Hassan,I.N., Kadir,M.M.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20150506
PMCID
PMC4422655
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| Opportunistic insights into occupational health hazards associated with waterpipe tobacco smoking premises in the United Kingdom | 2015 | Queen Mary, University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, London, UK E-mail : s.kassim@qmul.ac.uk. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
16
Issue
2
Start Page
621
Other Pages
626
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JID: 101130625; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
ISSN/ISBN
1513-7368; 1513-7368
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PMID: 25684497
Language
eng
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25684497
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BACKGROUND: Smokefree laws aim to protect employees and the public from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Waterpipe premises have significantly increased in number in the last decade, with anecdotal reports of poor compliance with the smokefree law. The literature is bereft of information pertaining to waterpipe premise employees. This study aimed to opportunistically gather knowledge about the occupational health hazards associated with working in waterpipe premises in London, England. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Employees from seven convenience-sampled, smokefree-compliant waterpipe premises in London were observed for occupational activities. Opportunistic carbon monoxide (CO) measurements were made among those with whom a rapport had developed. Observations were thematically coded and analysed. RESULTS: Occupational hazards mainly included environmental smoke exposure. Waterpipe-serving employees were required to draw several puffs soon after igniting the coals, thereby providing quality assurance of the product. Median CO levels were 27.5 ppm (range 21-55 ppm) among these employees. Self-reported employee health was poor, with some suggestion that working patterns and smoke exposure was a contributory factor. CONCLUSIONS: The smokefree law in England does not appear to protect waterpipe premise employees from high levels of CO. Continued concerns surrounding chronic smoke exposure may contribute to poor self-reported physical and mental wellbeing.
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Al-Bakri,A., Jawad,M., Salameh,P., al'Absi,M., Kassim,S.
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| Severe carbon monoxide poisoning from waterpipe smoking: a public health concern | 2015 | St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia. louis.wang@unsw.edu.au.; Lowy Cancer Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.; St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.; St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.; St | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
The Medical journal of Australia
Periodical, Abbrev.
Med.J.Aust.
Pub Date Free Form
4-May
Volume
202
Issue
8
Start Page
446
Other Pages
447
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JID: 0400714; 2014/09/06 [received]; 2014/11/11 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN/ISBN
1326-5377; 0025-729X
Accession Number
PMID: 25929510
Language
eng
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Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.5694/mja14.01264 [pii]
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25929510
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Wang,L.W., He,E.Y., Ghosh,D., Day,R.O., Jones,G.R., Subbiah,R.N., Holloway,C.J.
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| Understanding Attitudes, Beliefs, and Information Seeking Regarding Hookah Smoking in Parents of College Students: An Exploratory Qualitative Pilot Study | 2015 | Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, College of Natural and Health Sciences.; Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, College of Natural and Health Sciences.; Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, College of Nat | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Respiratory care
Periodical, Abbrev.
Respir.Care
Pub Date Free Form
Jul
Volume
60
Issue
7
Start Page
959
Other Pages
966
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 7510357; CIN: Respir Care. 2015 Jul;60(7):1078-80. PMID: 26113567; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/02/17 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1943-3654; 0020-1324
Accession Number
PMID: 25691766
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.4187/respcare.03726 [doi]
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25691766
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BACKGROUND: Hookah smoking has become increasingly common among young adults in the United States. College students engage in hookah smoking due to the increased exposure and popularity of hookah bars surrounding college campuses. There is limited information on parental perceptions of college students' hookah smoking. METHODS: Forty-four telephone interviews were recorded and transcribed with parents of college students using a structured interview guide to explore perceptions, beliefs, behaviors, and information seeking regarding hookah smoking. The transcripts were coded and categorized using NVivo software, and emerging themes were uncovered. RESULTS: Parents were lacking in awareness and knowledge of hookah smoking and health consequences. They often equated hookah smoking with bong use from their own college experiences. Although negative effects were equated with cigarette smoking, some parents reported beneficial effects of hookah smoking. Some parents disapproved of their college students smoking hookah, whereas others felt it was important that they try new behaviors in moderation. The varying responses indicate that parents were not receiving consistent messages, if any, regarding hookah tobacco smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Informing parents of current novel risky behaviors such as hookah smoking is necessary as they are trusted sources of information for young adult children. Delivering information and educational messages to both students and their parents may be a worthy approach when developing campaigns to deter hookah smoking. There is a need to deter hookah smoking, as it remains a public health concern.
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by Daedalus Enterprises
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Calvanese,A.V., Bingham,M.V., Martinasek,M.P., Friesen,B.K.
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Date of Electronic
20150217
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| Rise of waterpipe smoking | 2015 | Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33139, USA Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies wmaziak@fiu.edu. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMJ
Pub Date Free Form
17-Apr
Volume
350
Issue
Start Page
h1991
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LR: 20150805; JID: 8900488; 0 (Tars); 0 (tobacco tar); CIN: BMJ. 2015;350:h3086. PMID: 26055421; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1756-1833; 0959-535X
Accession Number
PMID: 25888390
Language
eng
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Editorial; AIM; IM
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10.1136/bmj.h1991 [doi]
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25888390
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Maziak,W.
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20150417
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| Air nicotine levels in public places in ahmedabad, India: before and after implementation of the smoking ban | 2015 | Institute for Gobal Tobacco Control, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.; Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India ; De | Read more... |
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Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indian.J.Community Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan-Mar
Volume
40
Issue
1
Start Page
27
Other Pages
32
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LR: 20150209; JID: 9315574; OID: NLM: PMC4317977; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/09/11 [received]; 2014/02/24 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
India
ISSN/ISBN
0970-0218; 0970-0218
Accession Number
PMID: 25657509
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eng
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10.4103/0970-0218.149266 [doi]
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AIM: To compare air nicotine levels in public places in Ahmedabad, India, before (June 2008) and after (January, 2010) the implementation of a comprehensive smoking ban which was introduced in October 2008. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Air nicotine concentrations were measured by sampling of vapor-phase nicotine using passive monitors. In 2008 (baseline), monitors were placed for 5-7 working days in 5 hospitals, 10 restaurants, 5 schools, 5 government buildings, and 10 entertainment venues, of which 6 were hookah bars. In 2010 (follow-up), monitors were placed in 35 similar venues for the same duration. RESULTS: Comparison of the overall median nicotine concentration at baseline (2008) (0.06 mug/m(3) Interquartile range (IQR): 0.02-0.22) to that of follow-up (2010) (0.03 mug/m(3) IQR: 0.00-0.13), reflects a significant decline (% decline = 39.7, P = 0.012) in exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS). The percent change in exposure varied by venue-type. The most significant decrease occurred in hospitals, from 0.04 mug/m(3) at baseline to concentrations under the limit of detection at follow-up (%decline = 100, P
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Yang,J., Modi,B.V., Tamplin,S.A., Aghi,M.B., Dave,P.V., Cohen,J.E.
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PMC4317977
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| Waterpipe a gateway to cigarette smoking initiation among adolescents in Irbid, Jordan: a longitudinal study | 2015 | Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.; Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.; Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA; Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida, U | Read more... |
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The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
19
Issue
4
Start Page
481
Other Pages
487
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LR: 20151001; GR: R01 DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9706389; NIHMS683991; OID: NLM: NIHMS683991;
Place of Publication
France
ISSN/ISBN
1815-7920; 1027-3719
Accession Number
PMID: 25860006
Language
eng
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10.5588/ijtld.14.0869 [doi]
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25860006
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SETTING: According to anecdotal evidence, waterpipe smoking may lead to the initiation of cigarette smoking among young people. This hypothesis is yet to be examined using an appropriate study design and a theoretical model for behavioral change. OBJECTIVE: To compare the risk of cigarette smoking initiation among waterpipe-only smokers and never smokers in a school-based sample of adolescents from Irbid, Jordan. METHODS: A total of 1454 cigarette-naive participants were drawn from a longitudinal study on smoking behavior conducted in Irbid among 1781 seventh graders who were enrolled at baseline (2008) and completed the study questionnaire on smoking behavior annually until 2011. Grouped time-survival analysis was used to compare the risk of subsequent initiation of cigarette smoking between waterpipe smokers (n = 298) and never smokers (n = 1156) using adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS: Risk of initiation of cigarette smoking among waterpipe smokers was significantly higher than among never smokers after adjusting for potential confounders (aHR 1.67, 95%CI 1.46-1.92). The association between waterpipe and cigarette smoking initiation was dose-dependent. The risk of initiating cigarette smoking increased with increase in the frequency of waterpipe smoking (P for linear trend
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Jaber,R., Madhivanan,P., Veledar,E., Khader,Y., Mzayek,F., Maziak,W.
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PMC4423386
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