Results 41 to 50 of about 397,484 (191)
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2020 Objectives: Waterpipe or hookah smoking has grown considerably in popularity over the past two decades; however, consumers often have misconceptions regarding this practice.
Shirin S. Sighaldeh +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Health effects associated with waterpipe smoking [PDF]
Tobacco Control, 2015 It is widely held that waterpipe smoking (WPS) is not associated with health hazards. However, several studies have documented the uptake of several toxicants and carcinogens during WPS that is strongly associated with harmful health effects. This paper reviews the literature on the health effects of WPS.Three databases-PubMed, MEDLINE and EMBASE-were ...
El-Zaatari, Ziad M +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
BMC Public Health, 2005 Background To compare patterns of use, beliefs, and attitudes related to waterpipe smoking between university students (beginning smokers) and café customers (established smokers) in Aleppo Syria, in order to explore the evolution of this smoking method.
Ward Kenneth D +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2020 Introduction Despite its known adverse effects on human health, waterpipe smoking is increasing in popularity worldwide. However, compared to cigarettes, regulation of waterpipe product smoking lags behind and presents unique challenges.
Anne S. Kienhuis, Reinskje Talhout
doaj +1 more source
Harm perceptions of waterpipe tobacco smoking among university students in five Eastern Mediterranean Region countries: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2018 Introduction Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) continues to be very common in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), partially because of cultural acceptance but also because of misconceptions of its harm.
Justin Thomas +28 more
core +1 more source
Cardiovascular effects of waterpipe smoking: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2020 Waterpipe smoking has developed into a major and rapidly growing global tobacco epidemic affecting more than 100 million people worldwide. This study identifies and analyzes comprehensively all available data on the cardiovascular effects of waterpipe ...
Radwan Al Ali, Davor Vukadinović, Wasim Maziak, Lama Katmeh, Viktoria Schwarz, Felix Mahfoud, Ulrich Laufs, Michael Böhm
doaj +1 more source
Consensus statement on assessment of waterpipe smoking in epidemiological studies [PDF]
, 2016 Numerous epidemiological accounts suggest that waterpipe smoking (aka hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon, especially among youth.
Akl, EA +14 more
core +2 more sources
The global epidemic of waterpipe smoking [PDF]
Addictive Behaviors, 2011 In the past decade waterpipe (WP) smoking (a.k.a. hookah, shisha, and narghile) has been steadily spreading among the youth around the world. The allure of this tobacco use method for the youth can stem from its pleasant smooth smoke, social ambience and the perception of reduced harm. The material in this review is based on detailed Medline search for
openaire +2 more sources
Prevalence, Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitude of Hookah (Waterpipe) Smoking among Health Care Students at a Southeastern Urban Research University [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Waterpipe (hookah) smoking is gaining in popularity as a form of smoking tobacco. There is a noticeable increase in hookah smoking worldwide, among young adults.
Alqahtani, Mohammed
core +1 more source
Waterpipe Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking [PDF]
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2009 Waterpipe (hookah, shisha) tobacco smoking has spread worldwide. Many waterpipe smokers believe that, relative to cigarettes, waterpipes are associated with lower smoke toxicant levels and fewer health risks. For physicians to address these beliefs credibly, waterpipe use and cigarette smoking must be compared directly.The purpose of this study is to ...
Thomas, Eissenberg, Alan, Shihadeh
openaire +2 more sources