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A study on the lifestyle of school-aged children in Pärnu City and County [PDF]
In 2013/2014, a study on students’ health behaviour was conducted in Estonia. In 2016, a school-aged children’s lifestyle study was carried out in Pärnu City and Pärnu County.
Mägi, Merle +2 more
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Background Partially erupted (PE) third molars are frequently retained in the oral cavity and may contribute to localized inflammation. Chronic subclinical inflammation at these sites has been suggested to influence systemic markers such as lipid profiles, potentially increasing cardiovascular risk. Additionally, microbial colonization, particularly by
Kamis Gaballah +7 more
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Estimating the beginning of the waterpipe epidemic in Syria
Background Waterpipe smoking is becoming a global public health problem, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Methods We try in this study, which is a cross sectional survey among a representative sample of waterpipe smokers in cafes ...
Ward Kenneth D +3 more
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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 ...
Jawad, Mohammed, Roderick, Paul
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Assessment of the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior for Nicotine Dependence Prediction: An Application of Path Analysis [PDF]
Background: Given the importance of water-pipe smoking cessation in health improvement, further studies are required to identify the predictors of this behavior.
Firoozabadi, Maliheh Saeed +2 more
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Effectiveness of waterpipe smoking cessation intervention with youth
Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking [WPS] is the most prevalent form of smoking among youth. Few studies were reported that tested interventions of WPS cessation among youth, and none employed the use of behavioral counseling.
Sukaina Alzyoud +2 more
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Cross-sectional study identifying forms of tobacco used by Shisha smokers in Pakistan [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the frequency of different forms of tobacco intake such as smoker\u27s tobacco, chewable tobacco and snuff tobacco among shisha smoker\u27s and to study the patterns and predictors of shisha smoking affecting youth from different ...
Frossard, Philippe M +5 more
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“If You Are Old Enough to Die for Your Country, You Should Be Able to Get a Pinch of Snuff”: Views of Tobacco 21 Among Appalachian Youth [PDF]
Background: Multiple strategies have been utilized in attempts to decrease the prevalence of youth tobacco use. One strategy, raising the minimum legal sale age (MLSA) of tobacco products to 21, known as Tobacco 21, has recently gained popularity ...
Bhatnagar, Aruni +5 more
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The Effect of Waterpipe Smoking on Periodontal Health.
To determine the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health.The study included 190 participants who were categorised into four groups; cigarette smokers, waterpipe smokers, dual smokers and nonsmokers. Intraoral examination included plaque (PI), gingival (GI) and calculus (CI) indices, probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL ...
Abdel Rahim M, Bibars +4 more
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Youth attitudes and beliefs towards cigarette and waterpipe use in nine Middle Eastern Countries
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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