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Integrating the impact of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco use among adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a cross-sectional, population-level model of toxicant exposure	2016	Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form 27-Jun Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160629; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/10/20 [rece Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 27354679 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI tobaccocontrol-2015-052777 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27354679 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking is more prevalent than cigarette smoking among adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR); however, simple prevalence masks complex waterpipe smoking patterns and makes uncertain its contribution to risk of tobacco-related harm. This study aimed to integrate the impact of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco use on toxicant exposure among EMR adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional model made equivalent individual-level toxicant exposure data for cigarettes and waterpipes, and aggregated it to 23 countries in the EMR using the Global Youth Tobacco Survey. The waterpipe model adjusted for estimated frequency of use, session duration and sharing behaviours. The final model included 60 306 12-17-year olds, and modelled as outcomes nicotine, carbon monoxide (CO) and 14 carcinogens. Sensitivity analyses substantially reduced session duration and proportion of solo use. RESULTS: Our model suggests waterpipe use may contribute a median of 36.4% (IQR 26.7-46.8%, n=16) of the total toxicant exposure from tobacco, and may reach up to 73.5% and 71.9% of total CO and benzene exposure, respectively. Sensitivity analyses reduced all values by 4.3-21.0%, but even the most conservative scenarios suggested over 50% of benzene and CO exposure was from waterpipe use. Between 69.2% and 73.5% of total toxicant exposure derived from dual cigarette and waterpipe users, who smoked cigarettes and waterpipe more frequently and intensely than single users. CONCLUSIONS: More research is warranted to refine our model's parameters. Tobacco control researchers should consider a move towards a single unit of measure for cigarette and waterpipe tobacco exposure in order to better inform health policy. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Roderick,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160627 PMCID Editors
Integrating the impact of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco use among adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a cross-sectional, population-level model of toxicant exposure	2017	Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form May Volume 26 Issue 3 Start Page 323 Other Pages 329 Notes LR: 20181113; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/.; JID: 9209612; 0 (Carcinogens); 6M3C89ZY6R Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 27354679 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052777 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27354679 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking is more prevalent than cigarette smoking among adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR); however, simple prevalence masks complex waterpipe smoking patterns and makes uncertain its contribution to risk of tobacco-related harm. This study aimed to integrate the impact of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco use on toxicant exposure among EMR adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional model made equivalent individual-level toxicant exposure data for cigarettes and waterpipes, and aggregated it to 23 countries in the EMR using the Global Youth Tobacco Survey. The waterpipe model adjusted for estimated frequency of use, session duration and sharing behaviours. The final model included 60 306 12-17-year olds, and modelled as outcomes nicotine, carbon monoxide (CO) and 14 carcinogens. Sensitivity analyses substantially reduced session duration and proportion of solo use. RESULTS: Our model suggests waterpipe use may contribute a median of 36.4% (IQR 26.7-46.8%, n=16) of the total toxicant exposure from tobacco, and may reach up to 73.5% and 71.9% of total CO and benzene exposure, respectively. Sensitivity analyses reduced all values by 4.3-21.0%, but even the most conservative scenarios suggested over 50% of benzene and CO exposure was from waterpipe use. Between 69.2% and 73.5% of total toxicant exposure derived from dual cigarette and waterpipe users, who smoked cigarettes and waterpipe more frequently and intensely than single users. CONCLUSIONS: More research is warranted to refine our model's parameters. Tobacco control researchers should consider a move towards a single unit of measure for cigarette and waterpipe tobacco exposure in order to better inform health policy. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Roderick,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160627 PMCID PMC5520247 Editors
Water Pipe Smoking Among Young Arabic High School Girls: 218 Board #55 June 1, 9: 30 AM - 11: 00 AM	2016	1Ariel University, Ariel and Washington College of Education, Israel. 2Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medicine and science in sports and exercise Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Sci.Sports Exerc. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 48 Issue 5 Suppl 1 Start Page 46 Other Pages Notes JID: 8005433; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1530-0315; 0195-9131 Accession Number PMID: 27359473 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000485149.30572.53 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27359473 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moran,D.S., Essa,M., Badir,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Periodontal bone height of exclusive narghile smokers compared with exclusive cigarette smokers	2016	Department of Dental Medicine, Fattouma BOURGUIBA University Hospital of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.; Research Laboratory N degrees LR12SP10: Functional and Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillary, Farhat HACHED University Hospital of Sousse, Sousse, Tunis	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 30-Jun Volume 11 Issue Start Page 31689 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160728; JID: 101299403; OID: NLM: PMC4930549; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/03/21 [received]; 2016/05/31 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Sweden ISSN/ISBN 1819-6357; 1819-6357 Accession Number PMID: 27370513 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3402/ljm.v11.31689 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27370513 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the periodontal bone height (PBH) of exclusive narghile smokers (ENS) with that of exclusive cigarette smokers (ECS). METHODS: Tunisian males aged 20-35 years who have been ENS for more than five narghile-years or ECS for more than five pack-years were recruited to participate in this comparative cross-sectional study. Information about oral health habits and tobacco consumption were gathered using a predetermined questionnaire. Plaque levels were recorded in four sites using the plaque index of Loe and Silness. The PBH was measured mesially and distally from digital panoramic radiographs of each tooth and expressed as a percentage of the root length. A PBH level = 0.70 was applied as a cutoff reference value signifying bone loss. Student t-test and Chi(2) test were used to compare quantitative and qualitative data of both groups. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the ENS (n=60) and ECS (n=60) groups regarding age and the consumed quantities of tobacco (28 +/- 4 vs. 27 +/- 5 years, 7 +/- 3 narghile-years vs. 8 +/- 3 pack-years, respectively). Compared with the ECS group, the ENS group had a significantly higher plaque index (mean +/- SD values were 1.54 +/- 0.70 vs. 1.84 +/- 0.73, respectively). However, the two groups had similar means of PBH (0.85 +/- 0.03 vs. 0.86 +/- 0.04) and tooth brushing frequencies (1.1 +/- 0.8 vs. 0.9 +/- 0.6 a day, respectively) and had similar bone loss frequencies (15% vs. 12%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Both ENS and ECS exhibited the same PBH reduction, which means that both types of tobacco smoking are associated with periodontal bone loss. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khemiss,M., Ben Khelifa,M., Ben Rejeb,M., Ben Saad,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160630 PMCID PMC4930549 Editors
Impact of Training High School Female Students in Ahvaz, Iran in the Social Skills Required to Avoid the Use of Drugs	2016	Ph.D. of Health Education, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Associate Professor, Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sci	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Electronic physician Periodical, Abbrev. Electron.Physician. Pub Date Free Form 25-May Volume 8 Issue 5 Start Page 2346 Other Pages 2354 Notes LR: 20160708; JID: 101645099; OID: NLM: PMC4930253; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/05 [ecollection]; 2015/10/21 [received]; 2016/02/22 [accepted]; 2016/05/25 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-5842; 2008-5842 Accession Number PMID: 27382443 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.19082/2346 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27382443 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Gender composition and the soaring trends of drug and tobacco dependency reveal the priority of social skills training related to drug avoidance self-efficacy among female students. The aim of this study was to verify the impact training high school female students to have the social skills needed to avoid the use of drugs. METHODS: This study was conducted from September 2012 to May 2013 in two high schools in Ahvaz City in southwest Iran. The participants were divided randomly into two groups of 60 students, one experimental group and one control group using the multi-stage simple sampling method. Two questionnaires, i.e. the ASES and TISS questionnaires, were completed before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics, chi squared, paired-samples t-test, and the independent-samples t-test were used. RESULTS: The participants had a mean age of 14.93 years. Among the 120 participants, 90.8% indicated that they had never smoked a cigarette, and 51.7% of the participants denied having smoked a hookah. There was no significant relationship between the self-sufficiency means of drug avoidance in the two groups of girls before intervention (p >/= 0.05). However, after intervention, a significant difference was found in test score of self-efficacy of drug avoidance between the two groups, i.e., 94.91 +/- 8.3 for the control group versus 99.16 +/- 3.8 for the experimental group, p 0.05). The mean values of the pre- and post-test scores of social skill before and after intervention increased significantly only for the experimental group (97.60 +/- 19.19 vs. 100.58 +/- 12.37, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: Educational intervention can significantly enhance social skills for drug avoidance self-efficacy, so it is recommended that such skills be taught in the high school curriculum. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alavijeh,F.Z., Raisi,Z., Asadollahi,A., Irani,R.D., Kalhori,S.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160525 PMCID PMC4930253 Editors
Leukocyte telomere length in relation to the risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma	2016	Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.; Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark.; Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.; Depar	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cancer medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Cancer.Med. Pub Date Free Form 6-Jul Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160707; CI: (c) 2016; JID: 101595310; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/04 [received]; 2016/04/27 [revised]; 2016/06/02 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2045-7634; 2045-7634 Accession Number PMID: 27384379 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.1002/cam4.810 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27384379 Abstract Chronic inflammation and oxidative damage caused by obesity, cigarette smoking, and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are major risk factors associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). EAC has been increasing the past few decades, and early discovery and treatment are crucial for survival. Telomere shortening due to cell division and oxidative damage may reflect the impact of chronic inflammation and could possibly be used as predictor for disease development. We examined the prevalence of shorter leukocyte telomere length (LTL) among individuals with GERD, BE, or EAC using a pooled analysis of studies from the Barrett's and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Consortium (BEACON). Telomere length was measured in leukocyte DNA samples by Q-PCR. Participants included 1173 patients (386 with GERD, 384 with EAC, 403 with BE) and 736 population-based controls. The association of LTL (in tertiles) along the continuum of disease progression from GERD to BE to EAC was calculated using study-specific odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders. Shorter LTL were less prevalent among GERD patients (OR 0.57; 95% CI: 0.35-0.93), compared to population-based controls. No statistically significant increased prevalence of short/long LTL among individuals with BE or EAC was observed. In contrast to some earlier reports, our findings add to the evidence that leukocyte telomere length is not a biomarker of risk related to the etiology of EAC. The findings do not suggest a relationship between LTL and BE or EAC. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Authors. Cancer Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Data Source Authors Wennerstrom,E.C., Risques,R.A., Prunkard,D., Giffen,C., Corley,D.A., Murray,L.J., Whiteman,D.C., Wu,A.H., Bernstein,L., Ye,W., Chow,W.H., Vaughan,T.L., Liao,L.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160706 PMCID Editors
Author's response to: "Harmful effects form one puff of shisha-pen vapor: methodological and interpretational problems in the risk assessment analysis"	2016	National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.; National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherla	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 7-Jul Volume 14 Issue Start Page 21 Other Pages 016-0087-6. eCollection 2016 Notes LR: 20160710; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC4936250; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/22 [received]; 2016/06/06 [accepted]; 2016/07/07 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 27390574 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/s12971-016-0087-6 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27390574 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bos,P.M., Kienhuis,A.S., Talhout,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160707 PMCID PMC4936250 Editors
Nicotine exposure induces bronchial epithelial cell apoptosis and senescence via ROS mediated autophagy-impairment	2016	College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI, United States.; Depart	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Free radical biology & medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Free Radic.Biol.Med. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 97 Issue Start Page 441 Other Pages 453 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8709159; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/05/30 [revised]; 2016/06/17 [accepted]; 2016/07/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1873-4596; 0891-5849 Accession Number PMID: 27394171 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2016.06.017 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27394171 Abstract Waterpipe smoking and e-cigarette vaping, the non-combustible sources of inhaled nicotine exposure are increasingly becoming popular and marketed as safer alternative to cigarette smoking. Hence, this study was designed to investigate the impact of inhaled nicotine exposure on disease causing COPD-emphysema mechanisms. For in vitro studies, human bronchial epithelial cells (Beas2b) were treated with waterpipe smoke extract (WPSE, 5%), nicotine (5mM), and/or cysteamine (250muM, an autophagy inducer and anti-oxidant drug), for 6hrs. We observed significantly (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Bodas,M., Van Westphal,C., Carpenter-Thompson,R., K Mohanty,D., Vij,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160706 PMCID Editors
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused by Water Pipe Smoking: A Case Series	2016	Emergency Department, Medical Centre Haaglanden, The Hague, The Netherlands.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of emergency medicine Periodical, Abbrev. J.Emerg.Med. Pub Date Free Form 5-Jul Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160711; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8412174; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/13 [received]; 2016/04/14 [revised]; 2016/05/17 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0736-4679; 0736-4679 Accession Number PMID: 27397765 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI S0736-4679(16)30176-7 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27397765 Abstract BACKGROUND: Carbon monoxide-related symptoms caused by water pipe smoking may be a frequent occurrence. This might often be overlooked, because patients will not always identify the smoke exposure as the cause of their presenting complaints and may well withhold this information. CASE REPORT: A series of three patients who were 15 to 28 years of age presented to the emergency department with nonspecific symptoms and were found to have carbon monoxide poisoning from water pipe smoking. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: This case series might improve recognition of this phenomenon. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious problems, yet it could be easily diagnosed and treated. Identifying this condition can expedite treatment and prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in an attempt to explain its symptoms. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Veen,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160705 PMCID Editors
A Systematic Review of Effects of Waterpipe Smoking on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Outcomes	2016	Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Professor and Schmidt Family Foundation Distinguished Professor,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco use insights Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Use Insights Pub Date Free Form 5-Jul Volume 9 Issue Start Page 13 Other Pages 28 Notes LR: 20160713; JID: 101608659; OID: NLM: PMC4934173; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/06/01 [revised]; 2016/06/03 [accepted]; 2016/07/05 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication New Zealand ISSN/ISBN 1179-173X; 1179-173X Accession Number PMID: 27398028 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review DOI 10.4137/TUI.S39873 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27398028 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is a social custom common in many Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian countries and has become increasingly popular in the US, especially among youth; however, WPS smoking may be increasing in the US adult population as well. There is a common belief among waterpipe (WP) smokers that WPS is less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Thus, this review aims to systematically explore the literature on the effects of WP tobacco smoking with a particular focus on cardiovascular and respiratory health outcomes as well as on oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference health outcomes. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a systematic review, guided by the criteria of The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, using the following online databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, PMC, and Cochrane Library. Results were summarized qualitatively. RESULTS: Forty studies met the inclusion criteria established for this review. Based on the existing evidence, several cardiovascular and respiratory physiologic health indicators and conditions have been shown to be negatively affected by WPS. In addition to the effects of nicotine and chemical toxicant exposures, WPS was significantly associated with an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and lower pulmonary function test results, as well as a number of health conditions such as lung cancer, alterations in oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference. CONCLUSION: The current literature provides evidence that WPS is associated with a number of negative health indicators and outcomes. There is need for more research related to WPS and its effects on health so that appropriate campaigns and prevention interventions can be implemented to control the epidemic increase of WPS in the US. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Haddad,L., Kelly,D.L., Weglicki,L.S., Barnett,T.E., Ferrell,A.V., Ghadban,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160705 PMCID PMC4934173 Editors

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