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Opium: an emerging risk factor for gastric adenocarcinoma	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Int J Cancer Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Cancer Pub Date Free Form Volume 133 Issue 2 Start Page 455 Other Pages 61 Notes ID: 23319416 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Opium use has been associated with higher risk of cancers of the esophagus, bladder, larynx, and lung; however, no previous study has examined its association with gastric cancer. There is also little information on the associations between hookah (water pipe) smoking or the chewing of tobacco products and the risk of gastric cancer. In a case-control study in Golestan Province of Iran, we enrolled 309 cases of gastric adenocarcinoma (118 noncardia, 161 cardia and 30 mixed-location adenocarcinomas) and 613 matched controls. Detailed information on long-term use of opium, tobacco products and other covariates were collected using structured and validated lifestyle and food frequency questionnaires. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were obtained using conditional logistic regression models. Opium use was associated with an increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma, with an adjusted OR (95% CI) of 3.1 (1.9-5.1), and this increased risk was apparent for both anatomic subsites (cardia and noncardia). There was a dose-response effect, and individuals with the highest cumulative opium use had the strongest association (OR: 4.5; 95% CI: 2.3-8.5). We did not find a statistically significant association between the use of any of the tobacco products and risk of gastric adenocarcinoma, overall or by anatomic subsite. We showed, for the first time, an association between opium use and gastric adenocarcinoma. Given that opium use is a traditional practice in many parts of the world, these results are of public health significance. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Shakeri,Ramin, Malekzadeh,Reza, Etemadi,Arash, Nasrollahzadeh,Dariush, Aghcheli,Karim, Sotoudeh,Masoud, Islami,Farhad, Pourshams,Akram, Pawlita,Michael, Boffetta,Paolo, Dawsey,Sanford M., Abnet,Christian C., Kamangar,Farin Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Waterpipe smoking among U.S. university students	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 1 Start Page 29 Other Pages 35 Notes ID: 22641433 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: While cigarette use is declining, smoking tobacco with a waterpipe is an emerging trend. We aimed to determine the prevalence of waterpipe use in a large diverse sample of U.S. university students and to assess the association of waterpipe use with individual and institution-related characteristics. METHODS: We assessed students from 152 U.S. universities participating in the National College Health Assessment during 2008-2009. We used multivariable regression models to determine independent associations between individual and institutional characteristics and waterpipe tobacco use in the past 30 days and ever. RESULTS: Of 105,012 respondents included in the analysis, most were female (65.7%), White (71.2%), and attending public (59.7%) nonreligious (83.1%) institutions. Mean age was 22.1 years. A total of 32,013 (30.5%) reported ever using a waterpipe to smoke tobacco. Rates for current tobacco use were 8.4% for waterpipes, 16.8% for cigarettes, 7.4% for cigars (including cigarillos), and 3.5% for smokeless tobacco. Of current waterpipe users, 51.4% were not current cigarette smokers. Although current waterpipe use was reported across all individual and institutional characteristics, fully adjusted multivariable models showed that it was most strongly associated with younger age, male gender, White race, fraternity/sorority membership, and nonreligious institutions in large cities in the western United States. CONCLUSIONS: After cigarettes, waterpipe use was the most common form of tobacco use among university students. Because waterpipe use affects groups with a wide variety of individual and institutional characteristics, it should be included with other forms of tobacco in efforts related to tobacco surveillance and intervention. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Primack,Brian A., Shensa,Ariel, Kim,Kevin H., Carroll,Mary V., Hoban,Mary T., Leino,E V., Eissenberg,Thomas, Dachille,Kathleen H., Fine,Michael J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking trajectories across high school: sensation seeking and Hookah use	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 8 Start Page 1400 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 23322766 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the associations of trajectories of cigarette smoking over the high school years with the prior development of childhood sensation seeking and the subsequent use of cigarettes and hookah at age 20/21. METHODS: Participants (N = 963) were members of a cohort-sequential longitudinal study, the Oregon Youth Substance Use Project. Sensation seeking was assessed across 4th-8th grades and cigarette smoking was assessed across 9th-12th grades. Cigarette and hookah use was assessed at age 20/21 for 684 of the 963 participants. RESULTS: Four trajectory classes were identified: Stable High Smokers (6%), Rapid Escalators (8%), Experimenters (15%), and Stable Nonsmokers or very occasional smokers (71%). Membership in any smoker class versus nonsmokers was predicted by initial level and growth of sensation seeking. At age 20/21, there was a positive association between smoking and hookah use for Nonsmokers and Experimenters in high school, whereas this association was not significant for Stable High Smokers or Rapid Escalators. CONCLUSIONS: Level and rate of growth of sensation seeking are risk factors for adolescent smoking during high school (Stable High Smokers, Rapid Escalators, and Experimenters), suggesting the need for interventions to reduce the rate of increase in childhood sensation seeking. For those who were not already established smokers by the end of high school, hookah use may have served as a gateway to smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Hampson,Sarah E., Tildesley,Elizabeth, Andrews,Judy A., Barckley,Maureen, Peterson,Missy Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Gender differences in patterns and correlates of khat and tobacco use	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 15 Issue 6 Start Page 1130 Other Pages 5 Notes ID: 23197767 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although research suggests gender differences in patterns of tobacco use, whether gender moderates concurrent use of tobacco and other substances remains unclear. In some parts of Africa and the Middle East, tobacco is often accompanied with khat (Catha edulis), a widely used substance in these regions. The concurrent use of tobacco and khat may represent a public health burden spreading to other countries in Europe and North America. METHOD: A total of 189 participants (69 women) khat users and smokers in Yemen were asked to complete questionnaires that focused on patterns of khat and tobacco use. Chi-square tests, analyses of variance, and correlational analyses were conducted. RESULTS: Reported frequency and intensity of khat and tobacco use were greater among men than in women. Also, reported number of cigarettes smoked during a khat session was higher among men than among women, whereas frequency of waterpipe use during the session was greater among women than among men. Smoking status (daily or occasional) was positively associated with khat use in women only. Age of onset of khat use was inversely related to the number of cigarettes smoked during a khat session and with intensity of khat chewing. The majority of participants reported that they had thought about and have attempted to quit khat and tobacco use. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide evidence for gender differences in patterns of concurrent use of tobacco and khat. Identifying determinants of tobacco and khat use may be useful in reducing the risk of their negative health outcomes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Nakajima,Motohiro, al'Absi, Mustafa, Dokam,Anisa, Alsoofi,Mohammed, Khalil,Najat Sayem, Al Habori, Molham Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A comparison of cigarette- and hookah-related videos on YouTube	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tob Control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Volume 22 Issue 5 Start Page 319 Other Pages 23 Notes ID: 22363069 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: YouTube is now the second most visited site on the internet. The authors aimed to compare characteristics of and messages conveyed by cigarette- and hookah-related videos on YouTube. METHODS: Systematic search procedures yielded 66 cigarette-related and 61 hookah-related videos. After three trained qualitative researchers used an iterative approach to develop and refine definitions for the coding of variables, two of them independently coded each video for content including positive and negative associations with smoking and major content type. RESULTS: Median view counts were 606,884 for cigarettes-related videos and 102,307 for hookah-related videos (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Carroll,Mary V., Shensa,Ariel, Primack,Brian A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Exposure to tobacco smoke based on urinary cotinine levels among Israeli smoking and nonsmoking adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the first Israeli human biomonitoring study	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC Public Health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 13 Issue Start Page 1241 Other Pages 1241 Notes ID: 24377966 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Cotinine levels provide a valid measure of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). The goal of this study was to examine exposure to tobacco smoke among smoking and nonsmoking Israeli adults and to identify differences in ETS exposure among nonsmokers by socio-demographic factors. METHODS: We analyzed urinary cotinine data from the first Israeli human biomonitoring study conducted in 2011. In-person questionnaires included data on socio-demographic and active smoking status. Cotinine levels were measured using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry procedure. We calculated creatinine-adjusted urinary cotinine geometric means (GM) among smokers and nonsmokers, and by socio-demographic, smoking habits and dietary factors. We analyzed associations, in a univariable and multivariable analysis, between socio-demographic variables and proportions of urinary cotinine =1 Âµg/l (Limit of Quantification = LOQ) or =4 Âµg/l. RESULTS: Cotinine levels were significantly higher among 91 smokers (GM = 89.7 Âµg/g creatinine; 95% confidence interval CI]: 47.4-169.6) than among 148 nonsmokers (GM = 1.3; 1.1-1.7). Among exclusive waterpipe smokers, cotinine levels were relatively high (GM = 53.4; 95% CI 12.3-232.7). ETS exposure was widespread as 62.2% of nonsmokers had levels = LOQ, and was higher in males (75.8%) than in females (52.3%). In a multivariable model, urinary cotinine = LOQ was higher in males (Prevalence ratio PR] = 1.30; 95% CI: 1.02-1.64, p = 0.032) and in those with lower educational status (PR = 1.58; 1.04-2.38, p = 0.031) and decreased with age (PR = 0.99; 0.98-1.00, p = 0.020, per one additional year). There were no significant differences by ethnicity, residence type or country of birth. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate widespread ETS exposure in the nonsmoking Israeli adult population, especially among males, and younger and less educated participants. These findings demonstrate the importance of human biomonitoring, were instrumental in expanding smoke-free legislation implemented in Israel on July 2012 and will serve as a baseline to measure the impact of the new legislation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Levine,Hagai, Berman,Tamar, Goldsmith,Rebecca, GÃ¶en, Thomas, Spungen,Judith, Novack,Lena, Amitai,Yona, Shohat,Tamy, Grotto,Itamar Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Time trends of cigarette and waterpipe smoking among a cohort of school children in Irbid, Jordan, 2008-11	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Eur J Public Health Periodical, Abbrev. Eur.J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 23 Issue 5 Start Page 862 Other Pages 7 Notes ID: 24078649 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Coordinated high-impact interventions and community-level changes in smoking behaviour norms effectively reduced prevalence of smoking among youth in many developed countries. Smoking trends among Jordanian adolescents are likely different than their Western counterparts and must be understood in the context of their daily lives to tailor interventions specifically for adolescents in this setting. METHODS: Between 2008 and 2011, a school-based longitudinal study was conducted in Irbid, Jordan. All seventh-grade students in 19 randomly selected schools (of 60) were surveyed annually for 4 years. Outcomes of interest were time trends in smoking behaviour, age at initiation and change in frequency of smoking. RESULTS: Among 1781 participants, baseline prevalence of current smoking (cigarettes or waterpipe) for boys was 22.9% and 8.7% for girls. Prevalence of ever-smoking and current any smoking, cigarette smoking, waterpipe smoking and dual cigarette/waterpipe smoking was significantly higher in boys than girls each year (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors McKelvey,Karma L., Wilcox,Meredith L., Madhivanan,Purnima, Mzayek,Fawaz, Khader,Yousef S., Maziak,Wasim Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Motives, beliefs and attitudes towards waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Harm Reduct J Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 10 Issue Start Page 12 Other Pages 12 Notes ID: 23816366 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: In spite of the negative health effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking, its use is becoming more common. The objective of this study is to systematically review the medical literature for motives, beliefs and attitudes towards waterpipe tobacco smoking. METHODS: We electronically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the ISI the Web of Science in January 2012. We included both quantitative and qualitative studies. We selected studies and abstracted data using standard systematic review methodology. We synthesized data qualitatively. RESULTS: We included 58 papers reporting on 56 studies. The main motives for waterpipe tobacco smoking were socializing, relaxation, pleasure and entertainment. Peer pressure, fashion, and curiosity were additional motives for university and school students while expression of cultural identity was an additional motive for people in the Middle East and for people of Middle Eastern descent in Western countries. Awareness of the potential health hazards of waterpipe smoking was common across settings. Most but not all studies found that the majority of people perceived waterpipe smoking as less harmful than cigarette smoking. Waterpipe smoking was generally socially acceptable and more acceptable than cigarette smoking in general. In Middle Eastern societies, it was particularly more acceptable for women's use compared to cigarette use. A majority perceived waterpipe smoking as less addictive than cigarette smoking. While users were confident in their ability to quit waterpipe smoking at any time, willingness to quit varied across settings. CONCLUSIONS: Socializing, relaxation, pleasure and entertainment were the main motives for waterpipe use. While waterpipe users were aware of the health hazards of waterpipe smoking, they perceived it as less harmful, less addictive and more socially acceptable than cigarette smoking and were confident about their ability to quit. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Akl,Elie A., Jawad,Mohammed, Lam,Wai Yim, Co,Christopher N., Obeid,Rawad, Irani,Jihad Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Associations of mental health problems with waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking among college students	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Subst Use Misuse Periodical, Abbrev. Subst.Use Misuse Pub Date Free Form Volume 48 Issue 3 Start Page 211 Other Pages 9 Notes ID: 23302059 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Associations between the emerging trend of waterpipe tobacco smoking and mental health among college students have not been sufficiently explored. This study analyzed data collected from 152 academic institutions that participated in the National College Health Assessment during the 2008-2009 academic year to examine associations between mental health and waterpipe tobacco smoking among college students (N = 100,891). For comparison, cigarette smoking was also examined. Associations with mental health variables were very strong for cigarette smoking but only moderate for waterpipe smoking. Study implications and limitations are noted. Descriptors Links Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Primack,Brian A., Land,Stephanie R., Fan,Jieyu, Kim,Kevin H., Rosen,Daniel Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Fatores associados Ã experimentaÃ§Ã£o do narguilÃ© entre adolescentes	2013	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Pediatr Periodical, Abbrev. J.Pediatr. Pub Date Free Form Volume 89 Issue 6 Start Page 583 Other Pages 587 Notes ID: 697133 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language pt SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: to determine the prevalence and to analyze factors associated with hookah use initiation among adolescents. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study, in which questionnaires were collected from 495 students attending public and private schools of the urban area of the city of VÃ¡rzea Grande, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Data were analyzed through descriptive, bivariate, and multiple Poisson regression analyses. RESULTS: a total of 19.7% students had tried a hookah. The use of hookah was associated with the final period of adolescence PR = 6.54 (2.79, 15.32)]; enrollment in private schools PR = 2.23 (1.73, 2.88)]; and presence of work activities PR = 1.80 (1.17, 2.78)]. CONCLUSION: the proportion of adolescents that had tried a hookah was high. The influence of age, work activities, and class period on smoking initiation using the hookah was observed. Preventive measures encompassing all forms of tobacco smoking should be targeted at adolescents in the school environment, aiming at tobacco use control.(AU) Descriptors Links http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0021-75572013000600011 Book Title Database LILACS; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Reveles,Caroline C., Segri,Neuber J., Botelho,Clovis Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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