[HTML][HTML] The prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking among the general and specific populations: a systematic review

EA Akl, SK Gunukula, S Aleem, R Obeid, PA Jaoude… - BMC public health, 2011 - Springer
Background The objective of this study was to systematically review the medical literature for
the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco use among the general and specific populations …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of hookah/waterpipe smoking on general health and the cardiovascular system

H Qasim, AB Alarabi, KH Alzoubi, ZA Karim… - … health and preventive …, 2019 - Springer
Hookah or waterpipe smoking or use is an emerging trend in the US population, especially
among the youth. The misperception of hookah being less harmful than cigarettes and the …

Perceived harm, addictiveness, and social acceptability of tobacco products and marijuana among young adults: marijuana, hookah, and electronic cigarettes win

CJ Berg, E Stratton, GL Schauer, M Lewis… - Substance use & …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background: There has been an increase in non-daily smoking, alternative tobacco product
and marijuana use among young adults in recent years. Objectives: This study examined …

Waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking: direct comparison of toxicant exposure

T Eissenberg, A Shihadeh - American journal of preventive medicine, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Waterpipe (hookah, shisha) tobacco smoking has spread worldwide. Many
waterpipe smokers believe that, relative to cigarettes, waterpipes are associated with lower …

Waterpipe tobacco smoking: an emerging health crisis in the United States

C Cobb, KD Ward, W Maziak… - American journal of …, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
Objective: To examine the prevalence and potential health risks of waterpipe tobacco
smoking. Methods: A literature review was performed to compile information relating to …

The allure of the waterpipe: a narrative review of factors affecting the epidemic rise in waterpipe smoking among young persons globally

EA Akl, KD Ward, D Bteddini, R Khaliel… - Tobacco …, 2015 - tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Objective The objective of this narrative review is to highlight the determinants of the
epidemic rise in waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among youth globally. The Ecological …

[HTML][HTML] Motives, beliefs and attitudes towards waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review

EA Akl, M Jawad, WY Lam, CN Co, R Obeid… - Harm reduction journal, 2013 - Springer
Background In spite of the negative health effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking, its use is
becoming more common. The objective of this study is to systematically review the medical …

Waterpipe (hookah) tobacco smoking among youth

MP Martinasek, RJ McDermott, L Martini - Current problems in pediatric …, 2011 - Elsevier
Waterpipe tobacco smoking is a centuries old practice, influenced by cultural tradition in
Eastern Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It historically has been …

Waterpipe tobacco smoking and cigarette smoking: a direct comparison of toxicant exposure and subjective effects

CO Cobb, A Shihadeh, MF Weaver… - Nicotine & Tobacco …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Introduction: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is increasing worldwide and is believed by many
users to be less harmful and addictive than cigarette smoking. In fact, waterpipe tobacco and …

A comprehensive examination of hookah smoking in college students: use patterns and contexts, social norms and attitudes, harm perception, psychological …

AJ Heinz, GE Giedgowd, NA Crane, JC Veilleux… - Addictive …, 2013 - Elsevier
The practice of waterpipe smoking (hookah) has rapidly increased in popularity among
young adults yet burgeoning research suggests that its use is associated with nicotine …