WTS database

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Secondhand smoke emission levels in waterpipe cafes in Doha, Qatar	2015	Tobacco Control Unit, Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.; Tobacco Control Unit, Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.; Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Global Tobacco Control, Harvard	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 24 Issue e3 Start Page e227 Other Pages 31 Notes CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; JID: 9209612; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacc Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 25352562 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051717 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25352562 Abstract BACKGROUND: Exposure to the emissions of a tobacco waterpipe is associated with increased health risks among its users as well as those exposed to its secondhand smoke. Waterpipe use is an emerging concern to the tobacco control community, particularly among countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In 2002, Qatar adopted legislation that prohibited cigarette smoking inside public venues, but exempted tobacco waterpipe smoking. To inform the development and enforcement of effective policy, the impact of cigarette and waterpipe use on indoor air quality was monitored in waterpipe cafes in Doha, Qatar. METHODS: Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels were measured inside and outside of a sample of 40 waterpipe cafes and 16 smoke-free venues in Doha, Qatar between July and October 2012. In addition, the number of waterpipes being smoked and the number of cigarette smokers were counted within each venue. Non-paired and paired sample t tests were used to assess differences in mean PM2.5 measurements between venue type (waterpipe vs smoke-free) and environment (indoor vs outdoor). RESULTS: The mean PM2.5 level inside waterpipe venues (476 mug/m(3)) was significantly higher than the mean PM2.5 level inside smoke-free venues (17 mug/m(3); p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Al Mulla,A., Fanous,N., Seidenberg,A.B., Rees,V.W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141028 PMCID Editors
Lung function profiles and aerobic capacity of adult cigarette and hookah smokers after 12 weeks intermittent training	2015	Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.; Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.; Laboratory of Cardio-Circulatory, Respiratory,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Libyan journal of medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Libyan J.Med. Pub Date Free Form 17-Feb Volume 10 Issue Start Page 26680 Other Pages Notes LR: 20151028; JID: 101299403; CIN: Libyan J Med. 2015;10:27760. PMID: 25920102; CIN: Libyan J Med. 2015;10:27760. PMID: 25906843; OID: NLM: PMC4332739; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015 [ecollection]; 2014/11/19 [received]; 2015/01/17 [revised]; 2015/01/19 [accepted]; ep Place of Publication Sweden ISSN/ISBN 1819-6357; 1819-6357 Accession Number PMID: 25694204 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3402/ljm.v10.26680 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25694204 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pulmonary function is compromised in most smokers. Yet it is unknown whether exercise training improves pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in cigarette and hookah smokers and whether these smokers respond in a similar way as do non-smokers. AIM: To evaluate the effects of an interval exercise training program on pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in cigarette and hookah smokers. METHODS: Twelve cigarette smokers, 10 hookah smokers, and 11 non-smokers participated in our exercise program. All subjects performed 30 min of interval exercise (2 min of work followed by 1 min of rest) three times a week for 12 weeks at an intensity estimated at 70% of the subject's maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max). Pulmonary function was measured using spirometry, and maximum aerobic capacity was assessed by maximal exercise testing on a treadmill before the beginning and at the end of the exercise training program. RESULTS: As expected, prior to the exercise intervention, the cigarette and hookah smokers had significantly lower pulmonary function than the non-smokers. The 12-week exercise training program did not significantly affect lung function as assessed by spirometry in the non-smoker group. However, it significantly increased both forced expiratory volume in 1 second and peak expiratory flow (PEF) in the cigarette smoker group, and PEF in the hookah smoker group. Our training program had its most notable impact on the cardiopulmonary system of smokers. In the non-smoker and cigarette smoker groups, the training program significantly improved VO2max (4.4 and 4.7%, respectively), v VO2max (6.7 and 5.6%, respectively), and the recovery index (7.9 and 10.5%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: After 12 weeks of interval training program, the increase of VO2max and the decrease of recovery index and resting heart rate in the smoking subjects indicated better exercise tolerance. Although the intermittent training program altered pulmonary function only partially, both aerobic capacity and life quality were improved. Intermittent training should be advised in the clinical setting for subjects with adverse health behaviors. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Koubaa,A., Triki,M., Trabelsi,H., Masmoudi,L., Zeghal,K.N., Sahnoun,Z., Hakim,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150217 PMCID PMC4332739 Editors
'Hookah Smoking - An Age-old Modern Trend'	2015	Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, S.R College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, India.; Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, P.D.M Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of family medicine and primary care Periodical, Abbrev. J.Family Med.Prim.Care. Pub Date Free Form Jan-Mar Volume 4 Issue 1 Start Page 151 Other Pages 4863.152278 Notes LR: 20150331; JID: 101610082; OID: NLM: PMC4366993; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 2249-4863; 2249-4863 Accession Number PMID: 25811012 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4103/2249-4863.152278 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25811012 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sharma,G., Nagpal,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4366993 Editors
Health effects associated with waterpipe smoking	2015	Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.; Department	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 24 Suppl 1 Issue Start Page i31 Other Pages i43 Notes LR: 20150326; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; JID: 9209612; 059QF0KO0R (Water); OID: NLM: PMC434579 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 25661414 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051908 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25661414 Abstract OBJECTIVE: It is widely held that waterpipe smoking (WPS) is not associated with health hazards. However, several studies have documented the uptake of several toxicants and carcinogens during WPS that is strongly associated with harmful health effects. This paper reviews the literature on the health effects of WPS. DATA SOURCES: Three databases-PubMed, MEDLINE and EMBASE-were searched until August 2014 for the acute and long-term health effects of WPS using the terms 'waterpipe' and its synonyms (hookah, shisha, goza, narghileh, arghileh and hubble-bubble) in various spellings. STUDY SELECTION: We included original clinical studies, case reports and systematic reviews and focused on clinical human studies. approximately 10% of the identified studies met the selection criteria. DATA EXTRACTION: Data were abstracted by all three authors and summarised into tables. Abstracted data included study type, results and methodological limitations and were analysed jointly by all three authors. DATA SYNTHESIS: WPS acutely leads to increased heart rate, blood pressure, impaired pulmonary function and carbon monoxide intoxication. Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and coronary artery disease are serious complications of long-term use. Lung, gastric and oesophageal cancer are associated with WPS as well as periodontal disease, obstetrical complications, osteoporosis and mental health problems. CONCLUSIONS: Contrary to the widely held misconception, WPS is associated with a variety of adverse short-term and long-term health effects that should reinforce the need for stronger regulation. In addition, this review highlights the limitations of the published work, which is mostly cross-sectional or retrospective. Prospective studies should be undertaken to assess the full spectrum of health effects of WPS, particularly in view of its growing popularity and attractiveness to youth. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors El-Zaatari,Z.M., Chami,H.A., Zaatari,G.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150206 PMCID PMC4345795 Editors
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking in Turkey: Policy Implications and Trends from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)	2015	Rector of Health Science University, Istanbul 34688, Turkey. cevdeterdol@gmail.com.; Former Head of the Commission on Health, Family, Labour and Social Affairs of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ankara 06543, Turkey. cevdeterdol@gmail.com.; World H	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 8-Dec Volume 12 Issue 12 Start Page 15559 Other Pages 15566 Notes LR: 20160107; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC4690940; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/10/09 [received]; 2015/11/21 [revised]; 2015/11/30 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 26670238 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph121215004 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26670238 Abstract Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is an emerging tobacco product globally, especially among adolescents and young adults who may perceive WTS as a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Monitoring the use of WTS in Turkey in relation to the tobacco control policy context is important to ensure that WTS does not become a major public health issue in Turkey. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) was conducted in Turkey in 2008 and was repeated in 2012. GATS provided prevalence estimates on current WTS and change over time. Other indicators of WTS were also obtained, such as age of initiation and location of use. Among persons aged 15 and older in Turkey, the current prevalence of WTS decreased from 2.3% in 2008 to 0.8% in 2012, representing a 65% relative decline. Among males, WTS decreased from 4.0% to 1.1% (72% relative decline). While the overall smoking prevalence decreased among females, there was no change in the rate of WTS (0.7% in 2008 vs. 0.5% in 2012), though the WTS prevalence rate was already low in 2008. Comprehensive tobacco control efforts have been successful in reducing the overall smoking prevalence in Turkey, which includes the reduction of cigarette smoking and WTS. However, it is important to continue monitoring the use of waterpipes in Turkey and targeting tobacco control efforts to certain groups that may be vulnerable to future WTS marketing (e.g., youth, women). Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Erdol,C., Erguder,T., Morton,J., Palipudi,K., Gupta,P., Asma,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20151208 PMCID PMC4690940 Editors
Primo-Vascular System as Presented by Bong Han Kim	2015	Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849, USA ; School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA ; Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.; Department of	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM Periodical, Abbrev. Evid Based.Complement.Alternat Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2015 Issue Start Page 361974 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150919; JID: 101215021; OID: NLM: PMC4562093; 2014/09/29 [received]; 2015/01/01 [revised]; 2015/01/05 [accepted]; 2015/08/25 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1741-427X; 1741-427X Accession Number PMID: 26379743 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review DOI 10.1155/2015/361974 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26379743 Abstract In the 1960s Bong Han Kim discovered and characterized a new vascular system. He was able to differentiate it clearly from vascular blood and lymph systems by the use of a variety of methods, which were available to him in the mid-20th century. He gave detailed characterization of the system and created comprehensive diagrams and photographs in his publications. He demonstrated that this system is composed of nodes and vessels, and it was responsible for tissue regeneration. However, he did not disclose in detail his methods. Consequently, his results are relatively obscure from the vantage point of contemporary scientists. The stains that Kim used had been perfected and had been in use for more than 100 years. Therefore, the names of the stains were directed to the explicit protocols for the usage with the particular cells or molecules. Traditionally, it was not normally necessary to describe the method used unless it is significantly deviated from the original method. In this present work, we have been able to disclose staining methods used by Kim. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Vodyanoy,V., Pustovyy,O., Globa,L., Sorokulova,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150825 PMCID PMC4562093 Editors
Factors associated with experimentation of electronic cigarettes among Parisian teenagers in 2013	2015	Paris Sans Tabac (PST), Paris, France ; University Hospital Pitie Salpetriere-Charles Foix (APHP), Paris, France ; Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (upmc), Faculte de medecine, Paris, France ; Service de pneumologie - Hopitaux universitaires Pitie Salpetr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 16-Dec Volume 13 Issue Start Page 40 Other Pages 015-0065-4. eCollection 2015 Notes LR: 20151219; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC4681175; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015 [ecollection]; 2014/09/28 [received]; 2015/12/14 [accepted]; 2015/12/16 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 26677352 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/s12971-015-0065-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26677352 Abstract BACKGROUND: Electronic cigarettes (e-cig.) became widely used among adults. Data are insufficient about e-cig. experimentation among youth. METHODS: To assess prevalence of e-cig. experimentation and associated factors among the 12 to 19 years old we analyse a cross sectional school based survey in the city of Paris, France in 2013 on a randomly selected sample of 2 % of schoolchildren (n = 3 279). Self-report questionnaire include demographic, individual and family smoking characteristics and questions about e-cig: "Have you ever used an e-cigarette?"- "Did you use e-cigarette in the last 30 days?"-"Did you try e-cigarette as a first tobacco product?". RESULTS: In 2013, 17.9 % (564) schoolchildren reported having experienced the e-cig (boys: 19.0 %, girls: 16.8 %) compared to 9.8 % in 2012. Experimentation rate increases from 5 % among the 12 to 30 % among the 16-year-old. E-cig. experimentation was significantly associated with 11 parameters including : age >15 years (OR: 0.66 (IC95 % = 0.46-0.94)); smoking 10 cigarettes or more (OR = 5.67 (IC95 % = 3.11-10.34)), best friends and siblings smoker (OR = 1.54 (IC95 % = 1.11-2.14)) and (OR = 1.88 (IC95 % = 1.41-2.52)); experimentation of shisha (OR = 2.60 (IC95 % = 1.75-3.86)), cannabis use (OR = 1.90 (IC95 % = 1.32-2.72)); having two parents who forbid smoking (OR = 2.32 (IC95 % = 1.63-3.30)). Only 5.6 % of the study population (and 32.5 % of e-cig. experimenters (183/564)) have used it in the last 30 days; 1.7 % of the study population and 10.0 % of e-cig. experimenters were non-smokers (56/564). CONCLUSIONS: Rate of e-cig. experimentation among schoolchildren increased by 8.1 % in 1 year. Non-smoking youth may use e-cig. Prospective studies are urgently needed to assess the evolution of e-cig. use both among smoking and non-smoking youth. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Dautzenberg,B., Berlin,I., Tanguy,M.L., Rieu,N., Birkui,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20151216 PMCID PMC4681175 Editors
Water pipe tobacco smoking in the United States: findings from the National Adult Tobacco Survey	2015	Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA. Electronic address: rsalloum@sc.edu.; Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public He	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventive medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 71 Issue Start Page 88 Other Pages 93 Notes LR: 20160202; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0322116; 059QF0KO0R (Water); NIHMS651207; OID: NLM: NIHMS651207; OID: NLM: PMC4423406; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/07/02 [received]; 2014/12/08 [revised]; 2014/12/12 [accepte Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1096-0260; 0091-7435 Accession Number PMID: 25535678 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.12.012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25535678 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To report prevalence and correlates of water pipe tobacco smoking (WTS) use among U.S. adults. METHODS: Data were from the 2009-2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey, a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Estimates of WTS ever and current use were reported overall, and by sex, age, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, annual household income, sexual orientation, and cigarette smoking status. State-level prevalence rates of WTS ever were reported using choropleth thematic maps for the overall population and by sex. RESULTS: The national prevalence of WTS ever was 9.8% and 1.5% for current use. WTS ever was more prevalent among those who are male (13.4%), 18-24 years old (28.4%) compared to older adults, non-Hispanic White (9.8%) compared to non-Hispanic Black, with some college education (12.4%) compared to no high school diploma, and reporting sexual minority status (21.1%) compared to heterosexuals. States with highest prevalence included DC (17.3%), NV (15.8%), and CA (15.5%). CONCLUSION: WTS is now common among young adults in the US and high in regions where cigarette smoking prevalence is the lowest and smoke-free policies have a longer history. To reduce its use, WTS should be included in smoke-free regulations and state and federal regulators should consider policy development in other areas, including taxes, labeling, and distribution. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Salloum,R.G., Thrasher,J.F., Kates,F.R., Maziak,W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141220 PMCID PMC4423406 Editors
Determinants of waterpipe use amongst adolescents in Northern Sweden: a survey of use pattern, risk perception, and environmental factors	2015	Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. rathi.ramji@pubcare.uu.se.; Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. judy.arnetz@hc.msu.edu.; Department of Family Medicine,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC research notes Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Res.Notes Pub Date Free Form 15-Sep Volume 8 Issue Start Page 441 Other Pages 015-1413-4 Notes LR: 20150918; JID: 101462768; OID: NLM: PMC4570251; 2014/10/07 [received]; 2015/09/07 [accepted]; 2015/09/15 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-0500; 1756-0500 Accession Number PMID: 26374502 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/s13104-015-1413-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26374502 Abstract BACKGROUND: Determinants of waterpipe use in adolescents are believed to differ from those for other tobacco products, but there is a lack of studies of possible social, cultural, or psychological aspects of waterpipe use in this population. This study applied a socioecological model to explore waterpipe use, and its relationship to other tobacco use in Swedish adolescents. METHODS: A total of 106 adolescents who attended an urban high-school in northern Sweden responded to an anonymous questionnaire. Prevalence rates for waterpipe use were examined in relation to socio-demographics, peer pressure, sensation seeking behavior, harm perception, environmental factors, and depression. RESULTS: Thirty-three percent reported ever having smoked waterpipe (ever use), with 30% having done so during the last 30 days (current use). Among waterpipe ever users, 60% had ever smoked cigarettes in comparison to 32% of non-waterpipe smokers (95% confidence interval 1.4-7.9). The odds of having ever smoked waterpipe were three times higher among male high school seniors as well as students with lower grades. Waterpipe ever users had three times higher odds of having higher levels of sensation-seeking (95% confidence interval 1.2-9.5) and scored high on the depression scales (95% confidence interval 1.6-6.8) than non-users. The odds of waterpipe ever use were four times higher for those who perceived waterpipe products to have pleasant smell compared to cigarettes (95% confidence interval 1.7-9.8). Waterpipe ever users were twice as likely to have seen waterpipe use on television compared to non-users (95% confidence interval 1.1-5.7). The odds of having friends who smoked regularly was eight times higher for waterpipe ever users than non-users (95% confidence interval 2.1-31.2). CONCLUSION: The current study reports a high use of waterpipe in a select group of students in northern Sweden. The study adds the importance of looking at socioecological determinants of use, including peer pressure and exposure to media marketing, as well as mental health among users. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ramji,R., Arnetz,J., Nilsson,M., Jamil,H., Norstrom,F., Maziak,W., Wiklund,Y., Arnetz,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150915 PMCID PMC4570251 Editors
Exploring Demographic and Substance Use Correlates of Hookah Use in a Sample of Southern California Community College Students	2015	Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Crafton Hills C	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Californian journal of health promotion Periodical, Abbrev. Calif.J.Health.Promot. Pub Date Free Form Volume 13 Issue 1 Start Page 26 Other Pages 37 Notes LR: 20151223; GR: P20 MD001632/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101193278; NIHMS742933; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1545-8725; 1545-8717 Accession Number PMID: 26688673 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26688673 Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hookah smoking is a growing young adult phenomenon, particularly among college students. Many users feel that it is safer than other tobacco products, although its health threats are well documented. Little is known about hookah use rates in community colleges that are attended by nearly half of all US college students. This study examined hookah use in a diverse convenience sample of students attending two southern California community colleges. METHODS: In fall 2011, a cross-sectional, in-classroom survey was administered to 1,207 students. A series of fully adjusted multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to explore demographic, other substance use, and attitudinal correlates of lifetime and current hookah use. RESULTS: Lifetime hookah use (56%) was higher than lifetime cigarette use (49%). Gender and personal socioeconomic status were not related to hookah use. Current use (10.8%) was associated with current use of alcohol, cigars, and cigarettes. Compared to African-Americans, Whites were 2.9 times more likely to be current users, and students who perceive hookah to be more socially acceptable were 21 times more likely to currently use. CONCLUSION: Since hookah use rates are high, colleges should offer health education programs to inform incoming students about the health risks of hookah and cessation programs. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Montgomery,S.B., De Borba-Silva,M., Singh,P., Dos Santos,H., Job,J.S., Brink,T.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4682902 Editors

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