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Prevalence, mortality and risk factors for self-reported COPD among smokers and never smokers, NHANES 1999-2018. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Xiaohua Li,Minwei Xue,Donggang Xu,Caiyun Fan,Jianquan Zhang
INTRODUCTION Cigarette smoke is the main risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but 25% to 50% of cases occur in non-smokers. In the US, limited recent national data compare COPD prevalence between smokers and never smokers. Furthermore, our study seeks to explore the prevalence and mortality of self-reported COPD among smokers (including current smokers and ex-smokers) and never
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Geographical location, cigarette risk perceptions, and current smoking among older US adults. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Jenny E Ozga,Cassandra A Stanton,James D Sargent,Alexander W Steinberg,Zhiqun Tang,Laura M Paulin
INTRODUCTION Cigarette smoking and smoking-related lung disease are more common in rural (vs urban) areas of the United States (US). This study examined relationships between geographical location, cigarette risk perceptions, and current smoking among older adults who are at greatest risk of developing smoking-related lung disease. METHODS The study was a secondary data analysis of 12126 respondents
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On the extension of the use of a standard operating procedure for nicotine, glycerol and propylene glycol analysis in e-liquids using mass spectrometry. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Alessia Turina,Alice Passoni,Silvano Gallus,Alessandra Lugo,Walther Klerx,Reinskje Talhout,Ranti Fayokun,Constantine Vardavas,Enrico Davoli
INTRODUCTION Standard operating procedures (SOP), accessible to several laboratories, are essential for product verification. EU-JATC (European-Joint Action on Tobacco Control) SOP and the WHO TobLabNet (World Health Organization Tobacco Laboratories Network) SOP (SOP11) are available standard methodologies to measure nicotine, glycerol, and propylene glycol, and propose mass spectrometer (MS) as an
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Comparison of smoking conventional cigarettes and using heated tobacco products on the olfactory and gustatory function in healthy young adults: A cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Ella Sever,Daniela Kovačević Pavičić,Aleksandar Pupovac,Ema Saltović,Stjepan Špalj,Irena Glažar
INTRODUCTION Smoking has a negative impact on the chemosensory function. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of smoking experience and type of tobacco products on gustatory and olfactory function. METHODS This study included 30 conventional cigarette smokers, 30 heated tobacco products (HTPs) users, and 30 non-smokers. Olfactory function was assessed with a 'Sniffin' Sticks Screening 12
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Awareness and use of nicotine pouches in a nationwide sample of adults in Poland. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Mateusz Jankowski,Vaughan W Rees
INTRODUCTION Nicotine pouches are a new type of nicotine-containing product that have been marketed in many countries worldwide, generating growing acceptance among consumers. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with public awareness and use of nicotine pouches among adults in Poland. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1080 adults
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Association of smoking cessation with dynapenia among older lifetime smokers in Korea. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Keunjoong Yoo,Yong Soon Park,Hye Jin Kim,Jeong Hyeon Kim
INTRODUCTION Muscle strength is known to play an important role in the health of older adults. The health burden of cigarette smoking among older adults remains significant. We investigated the association between smoking cessation and dynapenia among older lifetime smokers in Korea. METHODS This study is a secondary dataset analysis of cross-sectional data from theKorea National Health and Nutrition
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Support for regulating smoking in private and public places by adults who currently smoke and recently quit smoking in Spain. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Marcela Fu,Yolanda Castellano,Olena Tigova,Mónica Pérez-Ríos,Pete Driezen,Susan C Kaai,Anne C K Quah,Constantine I Vardavas,Geoffrey T Fong,Esteve Fernández
INTRODUCTION While indoor smoking restrictions are common, outdoor restrictions are still rare. We explored opinions and support for regulating smoking in different indoor and outdoor environments among adults who smoke and those who recently quit smoking, in Spain. METHODS The 2021 ITC EUREST-PLUS Spain Survey is a cross-sectional study conducted among a nationally representative sample of 1006 adults
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Effectiveness of immediate appointment scheduling in smoking cessation clinics for patients with chronic airway diseases: Preliminary results from a randomized trial. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Dilek Karadoğan,Tahsin Gökhan Telatar,İlknur Kaya,Siahmet Atlı,Neslihan Köse Kabil,Feride Marım,Merve Yumrukuz Şenel,Aycan Yüksel,Burcu Yalçın,Ökkeş Gültekin,Merve Erçelik,Metin Akgün
INTRODUCTION Patients with airway diseases who bear the burden of smoking need access to smoking cessation support. We aimed to investigate the impact of immediately scheduled appointments on access to smoking cessation clinics compared with usual care in this patient group. METHODS This multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label study was conducted between November 2022 and June 2023 at pulmonary
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Trends of electronic cigarette use among adolescents: A bibliometric analysis. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Wenqi Chen,Gaoran Chen,Shaojie Qi,Jinzheng Han
INTRODUCTION The use rate of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among adolescents is continuously rising globally, posing new challenges to public health and negatively impacting adolescent health. This study employs bibliometric methods to systematically present the current state and evolving trends in global research on adolescent e-cigarette use. METHODS This study uses CiteSpace to conduct a
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Association between secondhand smoke exposure and anxiety among adolescents: A nationwide cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-20 Jae Hyeok Lim,Dan Bi Kim,Jisu Ko,Min Jeong Joo,Eun-Cheol Park
INTRODUCTION Adolescents are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure. Mental health issues may be one of these negative consequences. This study aimed to explore the association between secondhand smoke exposure and anxiety among Korean adolescents. METHODS This study used the nationwide representative cross-sectional data obtained from the 4-year (2020-2023) Korea
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Catecholamine levels with use of electronic and combustible cigarettes. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Remy Poudel,Shen Li,Haoyun Hong,Juan Zhao,Shweta Srivastava,Rose Marie Robertson,Jennifer L Hall,Sanjay Srivastava,Naomi M Hamburg,Aruni Bhatnagar,Rachel J Keith
INTRODUCTION Smoking elevates catecholamines that increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. Sparse evidence exists about the effects of e-cigarettes and catecholamines. Higher levels of catecholamines could trigger the increased heart rate, blood pressure, and decreased vascular function reported with the use of e-cigarettes. We investigated the difference in urinary catecholamines and their metabolites
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Evaluating the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy in critically ill smokers: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Ohoud Aljuhani,Khalid Al Sulaiman,Hadeel Alkofide,Mashael AlFaifi,Asma A Alshehri,Sarah Aljohani,Haifa Algethamy
INTRODUCTION The effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in critically ill patients remains uncertain, as conflicting research results have been reported. Despite potential side effects and inconsistent data on safety and efficacy, NRT is still prescribed in intensive care units (ICUs) to prevent withdrawal symptoms and manage agitation in patients who are smokers. This meta-analysis aimed
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Attitudes toward smoking cessation according to smoking status among dentists in the Aichi Dental Association in Japan. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Yukie Oya-Watanabe,Koji Inagaki,Takahiro Nimi,Yohei Yamamoto,Toshiya Tanabe,Makoto Okai,Nobuhiro Segawa,Toshiyuki Watanabe,Noriyasu Uchibori,Tatsuro Koide,Junko Inukai,Hidemichi Yuasa,Akio Mitani,Toru Nagao,Makoto Fukui,Daisuke Hinode
INTRODUCTION The prevalence of smoking, including heated tobacco products (HTPs), among Japanese dentists was reported to be 16.5%, significantly higher than that among Japanese physicians and United States dentists. However, large-scale studies on smoking cessation implementation based on dentists' smoking status and perceptions since the introduction of HTPs are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to investigate
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Effect of dual tobacco smoking of hookah and cigarettes on semen parameters of infertile men. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Soha Albeitawi,Jehan Hamadneh,Maha Alnatsheh,Ola Soudah,Ehab Abu Marar,Laith Ayasrah,Mu'nis Alawneh,Rashed Husban,Raneem Alshraideh,Hussien Qablan
INTRODUCTION The research regarding the effect of hookah smoking on health is still deficient, even though it has been proven to jeopardize human health by raising the hazard of different types of cancers, infections, and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to study the effect of dual tobacco smoking (hookah and cigarettes) on semen parameters of infertile men. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we
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Impact of standardized tobacco packaging on smoking-related behaviors and perceptions in Singapore. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Lionel Ng,Chuen Seng Tan,Jeong Kyu Lee,Yvette van der Eijk
INTRODUCTION Singapore phased in standardized tobacco packaging on 1 July 2020 following a three-month grace period. This pre-post study evaluated its impacts on smoking-related behaviors and perceptions among adults who currently smoke. METHODS Baseline and follow-up data were collected in a pre- and post-questionnaire from a cohort of 1873 Singaporean adults who were currently smoking at baseline
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Mid-term outcomes of a smoking cessation program in hospitalized patients in Türkiye. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Esin B Konyalıhatipoğlu,Dilek Karadoğan,Tahsin Gökhan Telatar,Ünal Şahin
INTRODUCTION 'Teachable moments', such as inpatient treatment periods, can be turned into opportunities for smokers to acquire healthy living behaviors. This study was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of smoking cessation interventions in an inpatient hospital setting. METHODS Data were collected for this single-arm prospective intervention cohort study between October 2021 and March 2022 from hospitalized
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Impact of the Ottawa model on opiate screening and smoking cessation in methadone-treated patients with opioid use disorder: A retrospective cohort analysis. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Shu-Wua Lee,Po-Chung Yu,Ting-Ting Yen,Chiann-Yi Hsu,Li-Jou Lai,I-Chun Chen,Ting-Gang Chang
INTRODUCTION Approximately 60 million individuals worldwide used opioids in 2021, constituting 1.2% of the global adult population. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated treatment strategies for opioid use disorder and nicotine use disorder by assessing the impact of smoking cessation within a methadone treatment framework. METHODS In a retrospective cohort study, 53 methadone
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Increased risk for alcohol- and other substance-exposed pregnancies among women who smoke tobacco: A secondary analysis of a primary care-based intervention. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Thomas F Northrup,Angela L Stotts,Stephen M Fischer,Kirk L von Sternberg,Mary M Velasquez
INTRODUCTION Among women at risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEP), smoking tobacco may be associated with increased severity of alcohol use, and risk for tobacco-exposed and other substance-exposed pregnancies (TEPs/SEPs). Our secondary data analysis of the 'CHOICES Plus' intervention trial explored AEP and SEP risk by smoking status. METHODS Eligible women (N=261) were recruited from 12 primary
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Association of cigarette smoking with cardiometabolic risk factors: A cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Samar Sultan,Fouzy Lesloom
INTRODUCTION Despite strong and consistent epidemiological evidence linking cigarette smoking to several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the association between smoking intensity and CVD risk factors remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the possible effects of cigarette smoking on cardiometabolic risk in healthy individuals. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted between November
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Tobacco smoking-attributable mortality in Kenya, 2012-2021. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Lazarus Odeny,Gladwell Gathecha,Valerian Mwenda,Anne Kendagor,Samuel Cheburet,Beatrice Mugi,Caroline Mithi,Florence Jaguga,Kennedy Okinda,Rachel K Devotsu,Shukri F Mohamed,Jane Rahedi Ong'ang'o
INTRODUCTION Tobacco smoking poses a significant risk for various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancers. In Kenya, tobacco-related deaths contribute substantially to non-communicable disease mortality. This study aims to quantify the mortality attributed to tobacco smoking in Kenya from 2012 to 2021. METHODS Employing a prevalence-based analysis model
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The link between smoking, emphysema, and fibrosis: A retrospective cohort study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Liying Zhai,Haihong Gong,Wencheng Yu
INTRODUCTION The presence of emphysema is common in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), which is designated as combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE). This study aimed to examine the association between smoking, emphysema, and fibrosis in ILD patients. METHODS A total of 800 patients hospitalized for ILD at the affiliated hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong, Qingdao, China
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Effect of smoking cessation on the likelihood of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Xiao Han,Zouhua Xu,Dongmei Ma,Zhi Ling,Xiaowu Dong,Xuebing Yan,Yong Chen,Guotao Lu,Xudong Yin,Hongwei Xu
INTRODUCTION Tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for various diseases worldwide, including pancreatic exocrine diseases such as pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer (PC). Currently, few studies have examined the impact of smoking cessation on the likelihood of common pancreatic exocrine diseases. This study sought to determine whether smoking cessation would reduce pancreatitis and PC morbidity. METHODS
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Effect of scaling on levels of interleukin 1-beta and clinical periodontal parameters among e-cigarette users and non-smokers: A prospective study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Alaa B Alkhalifah,Nehad T Alfuraih,Bobby Joseph,Jagan K Baskaradoss
INTRODUCTION This cohort study aimed to compare the effect of ultrasonic scaling on the expression of IL-1β in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among ENDS users and non-smokers (NS) with gingivitis. METHODS Self-reported current electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) users and NS with generalized gingivitis were included in this study. All the patients underwent scaling at the baseline visit
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Factors influencing the overall satisfaction of teachers participating in a nationwide school-based smoking prevention program in Korea. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Geon Heo,Seulgi Kim,Sung-Il Cho,Seunghyun Yoo,Jieun Hwang
INTRODUCTION Numerous studies of school-based smoking prevention programs (SSPPs) exist; however, most have been conducted from the students' perspective, and insufficient research has explored teachers' perceptions. Our study aimed to identify factors affecting overall satisfaction and operational status from the perspective of teachers participating in the SSPP. METHODS This is a cross-sectional
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Dose-response risks of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality according to sex-specific cigarette smoking pack-year quantiles. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Jieun Hwang,Suyoung Jo,Eunsil Cheon,Heewon Kang,Sung-Il Cho
INTRODUCTION This study investigated the risks for all-cause death and death from cancer or cardiovascular diseases due to smoking status and behavior, focusing on differences in smoking duration and amount stratified by sex. METHODS The integrated Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study provided data for 209770 individuals who were classified as never, former, or current smokers, based on their current
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Determinants of tobacco use transitions in smoker nursing students in Catalonia: A prospective longitudinal study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Kenza Laroussy,Esteve Fernández,Yolanda Castellano,Marcela Fu,Antoni Baena,Ariadna Feliu,Armando Peruga,Mercè Margalef,Olena Tigova,Jordi Galimany,Montserrat Puig,Carmen Moreno,Albert Bueno,Antonio López,Judith Roca,Judith Saura,Cristina Martínez
INTRODUCTION The use of emerging tobacco and nicotine products affects tobacco use behaviors among college students. Thus, we aimed to examine transitions in tobacco use patterns and identify their predictors among smokers in a cohort of nursing students in Catalonia (Spain). METHODS We conducted a prospective longitudinal study of Catalan nursing students between 2015-2016 and 2018-2019. We examined
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Risk of acute coronary syndrome and relationship with the use of khat and tobacco products in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia: A prospective case-control study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Rashad Alsanosy,Mohamed Salih Mahfouz,Abdulelah Mohammed Arishi,Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab,Manal Taha,Osama Albasheer,Hasan Mohammed Daghriri,Khalid Ahmed Majrashi,Abdullah Farasani,Ahmed A A Altraifi,Isameldin E Medani,Nasser Hakami
INTRODUCTION Previous studies have identified several risk factors for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This study was intended to examine the potential risk of ACS associated with khat and tobacco use. METHODS A case-control study of 344 people (172 cases and 172 controls) was conducted at Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, from April to September 2019. The cases and controls
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Smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Rashidi Mohamed,Isa Naina-Mohamed,Jaya Kumar,Nadzmi Teh
INTRODUCTION Smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students is an issue in every university worldwide, which will impact future smoking cessation services as they are future healthcare providers. This study investigates the smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students at a public university in Malaysia. METHODS
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Global, regional, and national burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to secondhand smoke from 1990 to 2019. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Xinyue Yang,Zhiqiang Zhang,Jiayi Sun,Wenjuan Zhang
INTRODUCTION Assessing the burden of ischemic heart disease (IHD) attributable to secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is crucial for informing evidence-based healthcare practices, prevention strategies, and resource allocation planning. METHODS The burden of IHD attributable to SHS from 1990 to 2019 was assessed using the comparative risk assessment method as part of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
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Distinct roles and molecular mechanisms of nicotine and benzo(a)pyrene in ferroptosis of lung adenocarcinoma and lung squamous cell carcinoma. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-29 Min G Wen,Hui X Zheng,Ying Z Zhao,Pu Xia
INTRODUCTION The essence of ferroptosis is the accumulation of membrane lipid peroxides caused by increased iron, which disrupts the redox balance within cells and triggers cell death. Abnormal metabolism of iron significantly increases the risk of lung cancer and induces treatment resistance. However, the roles and mechanisms of smocking in ferroptosis in patients with lung cancer are still unclear
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The association of maternal smoking around birth with chronic respiratory diseases in adult offspring: A Mendelian randomization study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-27 Xiao-Jun Wang,Yun-Xia Huo,Wei-Dong Hu,Chaoyan Yue
INTRODUCTION Maternal smoking during pregnancy disturbs fetal lung development, and induces in their offspring childhood respiratory diseases. Whether it has a continued impact on offspring adult lung health and exerts a casual effect of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), remains uncertain. We seek to determine the causal relationships between maternal smoking around birth and offspring adult CRDs
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The association of smoking on the increased risk of osteoporotic fracture: Results from a cross-sectional study and two-sample Mendelian randomization. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-26 Min Fang,Zhi Xia,Xueyao Rong,Jian Xiao
INTRODUCTION We conducted analyses of the association between smoking and osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures using a secondary dataset analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database and the two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) method. METHODS The associations between smoking and osteoporosis or osteoporotic fractures were analyzed using weighted logistic
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The association between nicotine stomatitis and waterpipe smoking. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-26 Hussain Dashti,Devipriya Sundaram
INTRODUCTION Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is gaining popularity worldwide, especially in the Middle East, and significantly affects oral health. Nicotine stomatitis (NS) is an inflammatory response of the palate to the heat and chemical irritation caused by tobacco. The high temperatures of hot beverages have been found to have a synergistic effect. This study investigated the association of NS among waterpipe
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Changes in prevalence and socioeconomic inequalities in secondhand smoke exposure in Spanish children, 2016-2019. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-21 Marta Sanz-Mas,Xavier Continente,Elisabet Henderson,Esteve Fernández,Anna Schiaffino,Mónica Pérez-Ríos,Albert Espelt,Mònica Guxens,Maria José López
INTRODUCTION Children are vulnerable to secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, especially those with lower socioeconomic status. This study assesses the changes in prevalence and socioeconomic inequalities in SHS exposure in children younger than 12 years old in Spain between 2016 and 2019. METHODS We conducted two cross-sectional studies among representative samples of households with children aged <12
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Perception and the influence of information toward e-cigarette smoking behavior. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-20 Pantira Parinyarux,Panida Ditsawanon,Athichar Chanwuthinun,Adinat Umnuaypornlert,Surasak Saokaew,Preechaya Tajai
INTRODUCTION Perceptions, personal perspectives, and public awareness of e-cigarette information have a significant impact on e-cigarette smoking behavior, and provide comprehensive information that can help reduce interest in e-cigarette smoking and reduce the number of new smokers. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions towards e-cigarettes related to e-cigarette use and how that information
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Bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study of association between smoking initiation and atrial fibrillation. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-19 Ziyang Wu,Chengchun Tang,Dong Wang
INTRODUCTION The relationship between smoking and heart disease has been frequently reported. Therefore, we aimed to explore the association between smoking initiation and atrial fibrillation. METHODS Genetic association data pertaining to smoking initiation and atrial fibrillation were obtained from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Phenotypically related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
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Psychological distress and e-cigarette use among young Australians: An exploratory, qualitative study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-19 Mary-Ellen E Brierley,Sara Gaidoni,Michelle I Jongenelis
INTRODUCTION Emerging research suggests an association between psychological distress and e-cigarette use. However, our understanding of young adults' experiences of this relationship is limited. We explored young adults' experiences of psychological distress and e-cigarette use. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 18- to 24-year-old university students (n=13; 77% female; mean age=21
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma: Effect of tobacco and alcohol on cancer location. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-18 Riikka Eloranta,Suvi-Tuuli Vilén,Arvi Keinänen,Tuula Salo,Ahmed Qannam,Ibrahim O Bello,Johanna Snäll
INTRODUCTION The underlying factors of oral squamous cell cancers (OSCC) have been elucidated, but studies have focused little on etiological differences in affected oral cavity sites. The aim of this retrospective study was to clarify the role of carcinogen exposure in OSCC of different oral cavity areas. METHODS A cross-sectional study of patients with primary OSCC was conducted retrospectively,
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The effect of smoking on tumor immunoediting: Friend or foe? Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-17 Yixia Jiang,Hequan Li
The recognition of smoking as an independent risk factor for lung cancer has become a widely accepted within the realm of respiratory medicine. The emergence of tumor immunotherapy has notably enhanced the prognosis for numerous late-stage cancer patients. Nevertheless, some studies have noted a tendency for lung cancer patients who smoke to derive greater benefit from immunotherapy. This observation
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The effects of smoking on pain scores, vital signs, and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing tympanomastoidectomy surgery. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-17 Murat Tekin,Kadriye B Ceylan,Murat Ozturk
INTRODUCTION In this study, we investigate the effects of smoking on pain scores, vital signs, and analgesic consumption in the intraoperative and postoperative period in patients undergoing tympanomastoidectomy surgery. METHODS A total of 100 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists I-II status, aged 18-55 years, and who were planned to undergo tympanomastoidectomy surgery were divided
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Self-reported attention and responses to cigarette package labels at the end of a two-week randomized trial of cigarette package labeling configurations. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-17 Victoria C Lambert,Stuart G Ferguson,Jeff Niederdeppe,Yanwen Sun,Emily E Hackworth,Minji Kim,Chih-Hsiang Yang,Desiree Vidaña,James W Hardin,James F Thrasher
INTRODUCTION Cigarette package inserts that describe quitting benefits and tips may promote cessation; however, research is needed to understand better their effects, including potentially enhancing the effects of pictorial health warning labels (PHWLs). METHODS A randomized trial with a 2×2 factorial design was conducted with adult smokers (n=356) assigned to either small text-only health warning
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Supporting migrant groups to reduce tobacco-related harms and create smoke-free family environments: Future priorities and research gaps. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-13 Rachel O'Donnell,Olena Tigova,Piotr Teodorowski,Nazmy Villarroel-Williams,Anzhelika Shevchuk,Olena Nesterova,Yuliia Arabska,Alban Ylli,Gentiana Qirjako,Esteve Fernández,Sean Semple
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Level and timing of product substitution in a trial of e-cigarettes for smokers not interested in quitting. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-13 James D Sargent,Sarah I Pratt,Mary F Brunette,Joelle C Ferron,Meghan M Santos,Mike Stoolmiller
INTRODUCTION The e-cigarette market is large and diverse. Traditional smoking cessation trials involving a control group and a 6-month observation period are an inefficient methodology for testing the multiple treatment options e-cigarettes provide for harm reduction in cigarette smokers. We determined when product substitution occurred in the e-cigarette provision arm of an e-cigarette substitution
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Understanding the mediation effects of cigarettes per day on time to first cigarette and carcinogen biomarkers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2016. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Wenxue Lin
INTRODUCTION Previous research indicates that cigarette smokers with a time to first cigarette (TTFC) of less than 30 minutes after waking up had significantly higher levels of carcinogen biomarkers compared to those with a TTFC of more than 30 minutes. The mediation (potential mediator: cigarettes smoked per day) between TTFC and carcinogen biomarkers, remains unclear and has yet to be established
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Challenges in current inhalable tobacco toxicity assessment models: A narrative review. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Thivanka Muthumalage,Alexandra Noel,Yasmin Thanavala,Aleksandra Alcheva,Irfan Rahman
Emerging tobacco products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) have a dynamic landscape and are becoming widely popular as they claim to offer a low-risk alternative to conventional smoking. Most pre-clinical laboratories currently exploit in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experimental models to assess toxicological outcomes as well as to develop risk-estimation
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Patterns and determinants of tobacco purchase behaviors among male cigarette smokers in Vietnam: A latent class analysis. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Thi Ngoc Phuong Nguyen,Monica Hunsberger,Jesper Löve,Tu Anh Duong,Thi Hai Phan,Ngoc Khue Luong,Van Minh Hoang,Nawi Ng
INTRODUCTION Understanding smokers' purchasing patterns can aid in customizing tobacco control initiatives aimed at reducing the tobacco smoking prevalence. Therefore, this study identified cigarette purchase behavior among Vietnamese male smokers and associated demographic and consumption factors. METHODS We analyzed a secondary dataset of male current tobacco smokers (n=3983) who participated in
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The inclusion of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in smoke-free home and car rules: A cross-sectional survey of adults in Armenia and Georgia. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Varduhi Hayrumyan,Zhanna Sargsyan,Arevik Torosyan,Ana Dekanosidze,Lilit Grigoryan,Nour Alayan,Michelle C Kegler,Lela Sturua,Varduhi Petrosyan,Alexander Bazarchyan,Regine Haardörfer,Yuxian Cui,Carla J Berg
INTRODUCTION Understanding who includes e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) in smoke-free home or car rules could inform public health interventions, particularly in countries with high smoking prevalence and recently implemented national smoke-free laws, like Armenia and Georgia. METHODS In 2022, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among 1468 adults in 28 Armenian and Georgian communities
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Effect of smoking on prostate cancer: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2018 and Mendelian randomization analyses. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-04 Hairong He,Liang Liang,Tao Tian,Xiaoyu Zhang,Jun Lyu
INTRODUCTION The controversial relationship between smoking and prostate cancer (PCa) risk prompted us to conduct a cross-sectional study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database and apply Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses in order to clarify the possible causal effect of smoking on PCa risk. METHODS Using univariate and multivariate logistic regression methods
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Analysis of the direct economic impact of smoking-related hospitalizations in Italy. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Irene Possenti,Marco Scala,Magda Rognoni,Alessandra Lugo,Maria S Cattaruzza,Sabrina Molinaro,Anna Odone,Luc J M Smits,Vincenzo Zagà,Silvano Gallus,Luca Cavalieri d'Oro
INTRODUCTION Tobacco-related diseases have a substantial economic impact in terms of medical expenses, loss of productivity, and premature death. Tobacco use is estimated to be responsible for more than 90000 deaths each year in Italy. We aimed to evaluate the annual direct economic impact on the National Health System of hospitalizations attributable to tobacco smoking in Italy. METHODS We analyzed
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A scoping review of the toxicity and health impact of IQOS. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Sarah Ghazi,Min-Ae Song,Ahmad El-Hellani
This work aims to summarize the current evidence on the toxicity and health impact of IQOS, taking into consideration the data source. On 1 June 2022, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases using the terms: 'heated tobacco product', 'heat-not-burn', 'IQOS', and 'tobacco heating system'. The search was time-restricted to update a previous search conducted on 8 November 2021, on IQOS
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E-cigarette use among Ecuadorian adults: A national cross-sectional study on use rates, perceptions, and associated factors. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-31 Juan S Izquierdo-Condoy,Patricio Naranjo-Lara,Estefanía Morales-Lapo,Alexander Puglla-Mendoza,Marlon R Hidalgo,Andrea Tello-De-la-Torre,Eduardo Vásconez-González,Nathaly Izquierdo-Condoy,David Sánchez-Ordoñez,Galo S Guerrero-Castillo,Raúl F De la Rosa,Paul Vinueza-Moreano,Romina Placencia-André,M Fernanda Díaz,Esteban Ortiz-Prado
INTRODUCTION Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have emerged as a new paradigm in nicotine delivery systems. Although they are marketed as safer alternatives to tobacco, public perceptions of their safety and utility vary widely. This study aims to understand the percentage of use, factors associated, perceptions, and attitudes about e-cigarettes among Ecuadorian adults. METHODS A cross-sectional
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Perception of e-cigarette control policies and education in schools on increased legal knowledge, harm perception, susceptibility and e-cigarette use among students in Thailand: A cross-sectional classroom-based survey. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-30 Chakkraphan Phetphum,Orawan Keeratisiroj,Atchara Prajongjeep
INTRODUCTION In Thailand, school smoke-free policies initially targeted cigarette smoking but now extend to include electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Yet, the impact of this expansion on curbing e-cigarette use in schools is uncertain. This study seeks to explore how e-cigarette control policies and educational initiatives in Thai secondary schools influence students' legal knowledge, perception
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Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis of factors affecting the use of e-cigarettes among college students in Guangdong province. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Xiaoyu Tan,Jianrong Mai,Lina Lin,Ling Zhou,Tingfen Huang
INTRODUCTION In recent years, e-cigarettes as an emerging tobacco product have been favored by college students. Our study aims to explore the factors affecting the use of e-cigarettes among college students and to put forward feasible suggestions for effectively controlling the use of e-cigarettes among college students. METHODS The participating students were from three undergraduate and three specialized
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MiRNA-210 is involved in cigarette smoke extract-induced apoptosis of MLE-12 via the Shh signaling pathway. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Zhongshang Dai,Zijie Zhan,Yan Chen,Jinhua Li
INTRODUCTION The aim of the study is the regulatory effect of MicroRNA-210 (MiR-210) on cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced mouse lung epithelial type II cells (MLE-12) apoptosis and determine whether the MiR-210 is involved in cigarette smoke extract-induced apoptosis of MLE-12 via Shh signaling pathway. METHODS Expression of MiR-210 in CSE-induced MLE-12 was assessed by qRT-PCR. The emphysema mouse
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Heated tobacco product use frequency, smoking quit attempts, and smoking reduction among Mexican adult smokers. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Lizeth Cruz-Jiménez,Inti Barrientos-Gutiérrez,Dèsirée Vidaña-Pérez,Katia Gallegos-Carrillo,Edna Arillo-Santillán,Rosibel Rodríguez-Bolaños,James W Hardin,Minji Kim,James F Thrasher
INTRODUCTION Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are promoted as less harmful than cigarettes; nonetheless, whether HTPs help smokers quit is uncertain. METHODS Data from 4067 Mexican adult smokers surveyed longitudinally every four months (November 2019-March 2021) were analyzed. Mixed-effects multinomial models regressed HTP use frequency (no use=reference; monthly; weekly; and daily use) on sociodemographics
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Impact of smoking on resin bonded restorations: A narrative review. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Meshal Alonazi
INTRODUCTION Smoking is a common risk factor for multiple diseases, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, and different cancers. It is an established cause of multiple oral health conditions, in addition to adversely impairing the appearance of oral tissues. Smoking has also been identified to impact dental restorations' functional and esthetic aspects. This narrative
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Prospective study of exposure to smoking imagery in films and changes in susceptibility to smoking in a cohort of school students in Southern India. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Veena G Kamath,Muralidhar M Kulkarni,Asha Kamath,Sarah Lewis,Ilze Bogdanovica,Manpreet Bains,Jo Cranwell,Andrew Fogarty,Monika Arora,Deepika Bahl,Gaurang P Nazar,Ashwath K Naik,Kirtinath Ballal,Rohith Bhagawath,John Britton
INTRODUCTION India has unique tobacco-free film and TV rules designed to prevent tobacco uptake. In this study, we examined the potential influence of exposure to smoking imagery in regionally famous films, on susceptibility to smoke in teenagers enrolled in schools in a district in Southern India. METHODS A longitudinal survey of students, in grades 6 to 8 at baseline in 2017 and grades 7 to 9 one
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Patterns and associated factors of shisha usage among the undergraduate students of Jouf University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Rakhi Issrani,Danah Sultan R Alruwaili,Rola H G Alruwaili,Robina Tasleem,Abdulmajeed Almuaddi,Khalid M Abdelaziz,Shahad M M Alruwaili,Naif Sultan R Alruwaili,Alzarea K Bader,Zafar A Khan,Namdeo Prabhu
INTRODUCTION Shisha tobacco use is gaining popularity around the world, especially among young people and college students. Shisha users are exposed to many of the same harmful substances as cigarette smokers but at much higher levels, which could have more serious adverse health impacts. The aims of this study were to: 1) determine the patterns of shisha smoking among university students in the Northern
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Efficacy of simple and very brief handgrip and isometric exercises for reducing withdrawal symptoms in cigarette smokers: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Min Jin Zhang,Yee Tak Derek Cheung,Qi Wang,Christopher Chi Wai Cheng,Tzu Tsun Luk,Wan Jia He,Man Ping Wang,Tai Hing Lam
INTRODUCTION Withdrawal symptoms lead to smoking relapse and reduce the intention to quit. The present pilot RCT examined the effect of simple and very brief handgrip and isometric exercises on reducing withdrawal symptoms, measured by the strength of tobacco craving, Questionnaire of Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-B), Mood and Physical Symptoms Scale (MPSS), and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
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Evaluating trends in recruitment challenges in vape shop research, e-cigarette product characteristics and use among shop customers from 2019 to 2023: A mixed-methods study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Jimi Huh,Artur Galimov,Leah Meza,Ellen Galstyan,Jennifer B Unger,Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati,Steven Sussman
INTRODUCTION Brick-and-mortar vape shops specialize in the sale of e-cigarettes and remain a primary source for purchasing emerging e-cigarette products. New regulatory policies have been implemented at local-, state- and federal-level; the retail environment at vape shops and product preferences among vape shop customers shifted accordingly. METHODS From 2019 to 2023, we collected anonymous interview