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Using aggregated ethnicity categories masks inequalities in smoking prevalence in England

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims Smoking prevalence in England is usually reported using aggregated ethnicity categories, which may obscure important differences. This study aimed to: [1] estimate smoking prevalence in England for six aggregated categories; [2] examine differences between the 18 detailed constituent groups within these categories; and [3 ...
Eve Taylor, Harry Tattan‐Birch, Jamie Brown, Sarah Jackson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The pituri story: a review of the historical literature surrounding traditional Australian Aboriginal use of nicotine in Central Australia [PDF]

, 2010
The harmful outcomes of nicotine self administration have been the focus of sustained global health education campaigns that have targeted tobacco smoking and to a lesser extent, smokeless tobacco use.
Bogossian, Fiona E., Ratsch, Angela, Steadman, Kathryn   +2 more
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Predictors of intention to quit smokeless tobacco among adults in pastoral communities of Borena Zone, South Ethiopia

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Background Smokeless tobacco (SLT) covers various types of tobacco products used in un-burnt form mainly orally or nasally worldwide. Smokeless tobacco products contain nicotine, which is addictive and contains over 30 carcinogens.
Edao Etu, Mamusha Hussen
doaj   +1 more source

Awareness, susceptibility, and use of oral nicotine pouches and comparative risk perceptions with smokeless tobacco among young adults in the United States.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundOral nicotine pouches (NPs) that contain nicotine but no tobacco leaves are rapidly gaining popularity. However, there is limited research on NPs, including within priority populations.
Meghan E Morean, Krysten W Bold, Danielle R Davis, Grace Kong, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Deepa R Camenga   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Awareness of Smokeless Tobacco among Professionals with Sedentary Lifestyles- A Cross Sectional Study

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021
Background: Smokeless tobacco is tobacco orally consumed and not burned. Smokeless tobacco is associated with substantial risks of oral cancer. Smokeless tobacco is the cheapest and very commonly used tobacco product in India.
Shitanshu Malhotra, Pallavi Singh, Himangi Dubey, Gaurav Mishra, Neha Agarwal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social media use, smoking expectancies, and nicotine experimentation in early adolescents: A prospective cohort study

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Social media exposure may influence early nicotine experimentation, a behavior linked to later nicotine dependence and health risks. Few studies have examined the role of smoking expectancies (i.e., beliefs about the anticipated positive or negative effects of nicotine) as a pathway underlying this association ...
Jason M. Nagata, Andrew Caffrey, Alexander Heuer, Keira Beltran Murillo, Christiane K. Helmer, Isaac Frimpong, Colbey Ricklefs, Abubakr A. Al‐Shoaibi, Alexander Testa, Claire D. Brindis, Glenn‐Milo Santos, Fiona C. Baker   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of use and perceptions of harm of smokeless tobacco in Navi Mumbai, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2016
Background: Globally, smokeless tobacco use is disproportionately concentrated in low-income and middle-income countries like India and Bangladesh. Objectives: The current study examined comparative patterns of use and perceptions of harm for different ...
Seema Mutti, Jessica L Reid, Prakash C Gupta, Mangesh S Pednekar, Gauri Dhumal, Nigar Nargis, AKM Ghulam Hussain, David Hammond   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and determinants of tobacco use in India: evidence from recent Global Adult Tobacco Survey data. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use in India is characterized by a high prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco use, with dual use also contributing a noticeable proportion.
Akansha Singh, Laishram Ladusingh
doaj   +1 more source

Nicotine and Smokeless Tobacco [PDF]

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1988
The following may be concluded about nicotine and smokeless tobacco use: Systemic absorption and levels of nicotine are similar in users of smokeless tobacco and cigarette smokers. Data from the few studies performed to date suggest that smokeless tobacco users develop a dependency similar to that for cigarette smokers.
openaire   +2 more sources

The development of type 2 diabetes amongst sibling pairs in the South‐South region of Nigeria: The effect of genetics, environment and lifestyle

Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition with a multifactorial pathogenesis. The pathogenesis is considered to be polygenic due to complex interactions between genetic/epigenetic and environmental factors. The aim of this study is to determine the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors associated with the development of type 2
Sunny Chinenye, Ibi Erekosima, Adrian H. Heald, Gesiye Bozimo, Simon G. Anderson, Samuel Seidu, Kariba Akhidue, Adaeze Ugwu, Chioma Unachukwu, Ibitrokoemi Korubo, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Patrick‐Iwuanyanwu, Victoria Gomba, Uwoma Batubo, Victoria Akanatei, Victor Ken‐Uba, Iyeopu Siminialayi, Sokiprim Akoko, Justin Ideozu, Hamilton Opurum   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source