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Experts' consensus on use of electronic cigarettes: a Delphi survey from Switzerland. [PDF]

, 2015
OBJECTIVES: In some countries, nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are considered a consumer product without specific regulations.
Blaser, J., Cornuz, J.
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An Evaluation of Mortality Rates and Their Determinants in a Cohort of Former Asbestos Miners in South Africa

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A causal association between occupational asbestos exposure and lung disease, including pneumoconiosis and mesothelioma, is well established. Elevated mortality among former asbestos miners is expected. However, large‐scale South African studies examining all‐cause mortality in this population are lacking.
Yumna Williams‐Mohamed, Rodney Ehrlich, Jim teWaterNaude, Shahieda Adams   +3 more
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What should dentists know and advise about electronic cigarettes to their patients

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2016
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices that convert nicotine into a vapor which can be inhaled. The vapors from e-cigarettes are complex mixtures of chemicals, not pure nicotine.
Shailee Fotedar, Vikas Fotedar, Vinay Bhardwaj   +2 more
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E-Cigarettes: What Primary Care Providers Need to Know [PDF]

, 2016
E-cigarettes are gaining in popularity, yet our understanding of their health effects remains uncertain. Many people believe that they can aid in smoking cessation, however the evidence is inconclusive. The conflicting information in the public media has
Albert, Jennifer S
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Associations between e-cigarette access and smoking and drinking behaviours in teenagers [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Public health concerns regarding e-cigarettes and debate on appropriate regulatory responses are focusing on the need to prevent child access to these devices.
Bellis, MA, Bennett, A, Hardcastle, KA, Hughes, K, Ireland, R, McHale, P, Pike, K   +6 more
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Work‐Related Asthma From Exposure to Cardboard and Paper Products

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background We assess the contribution of cardboard dust exposure to the development of work‐related asthma (WRA). Prior studies on paper‐dust‐related breathing problems have focused on exposures in the paper milling and pulp industries. There have been no reports of asthma linked to workplace exposure to cardboard dust.
Mason E. Glanville, Mary Jo Reilly, Kenneth D. Rosenman   +2 more
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Civilian Occupational Exposure to Vapors, Gas, Dust, or Fumes and Respiratory Health Among United States Military Veterans

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background We investigated associations of self‐reported and job exposure matrix (JEM) assigned civilian occupational exposure to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes (VGDF) with respiratory symptoms among previously deployed US Veterans. Methods An interviewer‐administered questionnaire ascertained self‐reported civilian occupational VGDF exposure.
Sahra Mohazzab‐Hosseinian, Carrie A. Redlich, Anna M. Korpak, Andrew K. I. Timmons, Nicholas L. Smith, Karen S. Nakayama, Farrah Kheradmand, Vincent S. Fan, Michael Jerrett, Philippe R. Montgrain, Christine H. Wendt, Ware G. Kuschner, Emily S. Wan, Eric Garshick, Paul D. Blanc   +14 more
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E-cigarette use, perceived risks, attitudes, opinions of e-cigarette policies, and associated factors among Thai university students

Tobacco Induced Diseases
Introduction Although many countries, including Thailand, currently ban the sale of e-cigarettes, their use continues to rise, especially among young adults.
Tippanart Vichayanrat, Warungkana Chidchuangchai, Raksanan Karawekpanyawong, Kanisorn Phienudomkitlert, Nichawee Chongcharoenjai, Naphada Fungkiat   +5 more
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A look at market and patterns of the use of electronic cigarettes in Poland: current and future risks for tobacco control

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2019
In the past 10 years, a sharp increase in sale of e-cigarettes is observed on Polish tobacco market. Between 2008 and 2011, when sale of e-cigarettes reached a peak, the market expanded almost 8 times.
Krzysztof Przewoźniak
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Measuring Child Disadvantage: Comparing Multidimensional and Socioeconomic Approaches for Predicting Developmental Outcomes

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Robust measurement of disadvantage is essential to identifying and addressing inequities in children's development. We tested how a multidimensional framework of child disadvantage performed relative to a traditional socioeconomic position (SEP) approach to predict developmental outcomes.
Wei Hong, Fiona Mensah, Elodie O'Connor, Shuaijun Guo, Sharon Goldfeld, Meredith O'Connor, Cindy Pham, Sarah Gray   +7 more
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