Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking is a global public health problem that originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). It is highly prevalent among university students, and has been increasing in popularity despite mounting evidence showing ...
Rima Nakkash +7 more
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A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa [PDF]
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2013 Background Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing.
Karin E Daniels, Nicolette V Roman
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Youth attitudes and beliefs towards cigarette and waterpipe use in nine Middle Eastern Countries
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is one of only two WHO regions project to increase tobacco use prevalence by 2025. Evidence shows initiation occurs at an early age, so understanding factors that influence youth tobacco initiation is a ...
Hedieh Mehrtash, Mark Parascandola
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Breastfeeding Practices, Insomnia Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression Among Lebanese Mothers: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.Breastfeeding practices were not major determinants of maternal mental health. Exclusive breastfeeding showed no association, while continued breastfeeding was linked to higher insomnia. Mental health outcomes were more strongly influenced by lifestyle and socioeconomic factors.
Paula Hage Boutros +8 more
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A framework for researching the waterpipe tobacco business sector in the United States [PDF]
Tobacco Induced DiseasesIntroduction The waterpipe tobacco sector is a fragmented and multifaceted part of the tobacco industry, including shisha tobacco, hookah devices, and the hospitality industry.
Seyed Mehrdad Mohammadi +3 more
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Alterations in oral microbial flora induced by waterpipe tobacco smoking
International Journal of General Medicine, 2018 Muhamad Ali K Shakhatreh,1 Omar F Khabour,1 Karem H Alzoubi,2 Majed M Masadeh,3 Emad I Hussein,4 George N Bshara1 1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan; 2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of
Shakhatreh MAK +5 more
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"Waterpipe Is Like a Wife": Qualitative Assessment of Perspectives on Waterpipe Smoking Dependence
Addiction and Health, 2022 Background: Waterpipe (WP) smoking has become a global public health problem in recent decades and growing evidence indicates that it can cause nicotine dependence. Most evidence on WP dependence to date has been derived from survey- or laboratory-based studies.
Satish Kedia +6 more
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Levels of Chemical Toxicants in Waterpipe Tobacco and Waterpipe Charcoal Solid Waste
Journal of Environmental Protection, 2021 This work provides insights on waterpipe tobacco and waterpipe charcoal as potential sources of environmental toxicants. Selected harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) from ten U.S. commercial waterpipe tobacco filler products (before and after electric heating) and five waterpipe charcoal products (before and after burning) were ...
Hsieh, Jason R. +2 more
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Prevalence of waterpipe smoking and awareness of related orodental complications in university students in Kerman, Iran [PDF]
Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology, 2020 BACKGROUND AND AIM: Waterpipe smoking causes many negative side effects on the oral health. Our objective was to describe the prevalence of waterpipe smoking and awareness of related orodental complications in Iranian university students.METHODS: This ...
Marzieh Karimi-Afshar +3 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Waterpipe Smokers in Sulaimani City/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research, 2018 Waterpipe smoking is a global phenomenon, particularly among youths and young adults. This practice is rising in the Middle East countries. Waterpipe comprises many chemical toxins as cigarette smoke. Waterpipe smoking can cause several health problems.
Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim +2 more
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