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Smoking history and breast cancer risk by pathological subtype: MCC-Spain study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Belén Peñalver-Argüeso,Esther García-Esquinas,Adela Castelló,Nerea Fernández de Larrea-Baz,Gemma Castaño-Vinyals,Pilar Amiano,Tania Fernández-Villa,Marcela Guevara,Guillermo Fernández-Tardón,Juan Alguacil,Mireia Obón-Santacana,Inés Gómez-Acebo,Marina Pinto-Carbó,Rafael Marcos-Gragera,Nuria Aragonés,Amaia Aizpurua,Vicente Martín-Sánchez,Eva Ardanaz,Trinidad Dierssen-Sotos,Jose Juan Jiménez-Moleón,Manolis
INTRODUCTION The role of cigarette smoking on breast cancer risk remains controversial, due to its dual carcinogenic-antiestrogenic action. METHODS In the population-based multi-case-control study (MCC-Spain), we collected epidemiological and clinical information for 1733 breast cancer cases and 1903 controls, including smoking exposure. The association with breast cancer, overall, by pathological
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Critical analysis of tobacco taxation policies in Pakistan after two decades of FCTC: Policy gaps and lessons for low- and middle-income countries. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Haleema Masud,Sharifah Sekalala,Paramjit Gill,Oyinlola Oyebode
INTRODUCTION Tobacco taxation remains a poorly used intervention to control tobacco use in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Pakistan even after two decades of FCTC adoption. This study identifies gaps and implementation challenges in the current Tobacco Taxation and Pricing Policies (TTPP) in Pakistan, and highlights key policy implications and lessons for LMICs to strengthen
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The association between cultural and social occasions and smoking cessation: The case of Saudi Arabia. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Sarah S Monshi,Mohammed M Alqahtani,Abdulaziz S Alangari,Tassnym H Sinky,Abdulmohsen H Al-Zalabani,Abdullah M Alanazi
INTRODUCTION Tobacco use remains high in Saudi Arabia, necessitating an understanding of the influence of cultural and social events on smoking cessation. This study examined whether cultural and social events like Ramadan, Eids, and birthdays, motivate Saudi adults to quit smoking. METHODS Convenience sampling of 742 Saudi tobacco users was conducted between July 2021 and May 2022. A cross-sectional
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Tobacco endgame in the WHO European Region: Feasibility in light of current tobacco control status. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Adrián González-Marrón,Helena Koprivnikar,Judit Tisza,Zsuzsa Cselkó,Angeliki Lambrou,Armando Peruga,Biljana Kilibarda,Cristina Lidón-Moyano,Dolors Carnicer-Pont,Efstathios Papachristou,Emilia Nunes,Giulia Carreras,Giuseppe Gorini,Hipólito Pérez-Martín,Jose M Martínez-Sánchez,Lorenzo Spizzichino,Maria Karekla,Maurice Mulcahy,Milena Vasic,Otto Ruokolainen,Romain Guignard,Sotiria Schoretsaniti,Tiina Laatikainen
INTRODUCTION To assess the feasibility of developing World Health Organization (WHO) European Region countries' goals and measures in line with tobacco endgame objectives, information on the current tobacco control context and capacity is needed. The aim of this study was to assess the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and MPOWER measures in the region. METHODS
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Traditional Chinese medicine for smoking cessation: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Chun-Li Lu,Xin-Yan Jin,Qian-Yun Wang,Xiao-Ying Chen,Ruo-Xiang Zheng,Chao-Jie Wang,Jing-Jing Jiang,Shu-Yu Qiao,Si-Hong Yang,Wei-Han Zhang,Si-Yi Chen,Jia-Xuan Li,Xue-Han Liu,Yu-Si Suo,Jian-Hua Wang,Xue Xue,Li-Rong Liang,Nicola Robinson,Jian-Ping Liu
INTRODUCTION Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may have special advantages in facilitating smoking cessation, but consensus on effectiveness is lacking. We aim to comprehensively review, update, and refine current evidence on TCM effectiveness and safety. METHODS Nine databases were searched from their inception up to 28 February 2023. Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analysis of TCM for smoking
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Relationship between heated tobacco product use and allergic rhinitis in Korean adults. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Young-Gyun Seo,Yu-Jin Paek,Joo-Hee Kim,Jwa-Kyung Kim,Hye-Mi Noh
INTRODUCTION Combustible cigarette (CC) smoking is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and some studies reported that tobacco smoking might affect the development or symptom control of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and atopic dermatitis. However, evidence on the health risks of heated tobacco products (HTPs) is lacking. We investigated the prevalence of respiratory
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Modeling the future of tobacco control: Using SimSmoke to explore the feasibility of the tobacco endgame in Korea. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Hana Kim,Susan Park,Heewon Kang,Naeun Kang,David T Levy,Sung-Il Cho
INTRODUCTION We used a simulation model to assess the feasibility of reaching the tobacco endgame target (reducing the smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2050) and explored potential implementation strategies. METHODS The impact of strengthened tobacco-control policies on smoking prevalence was analyzed using Korea SimSmoke, a discrete-time Markov process. We considered the effects of various scenarios
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The Indian ban on loose cigarettes. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Jugal Kishore,Jagdish Kaur,Nancy Satpathy,Pratap K Jena,Epari Venkatarao
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International and national frameworks, guidelines, recommendations, and strategies for maternal tobacco prevention and cessation: A scoping review protocol. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Kiran P Nagdeo,Hyewon Lee,Sarah Forberger
Tobacco use during and around pregnancy can significantly increase the risk of stillbirth, congenital disabilities, premature birth, and low-weight birth. To establish maternal tobacco prevention and cessation frameworks for primary care and dental providers and to facilitate cross-national learning, this scoping review aims: 1) to analyze the body of literature on maternal tobacco prevention and cessation
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Public awareness, prevalence, and regulations for the sale of electronic cigarettes in Arab countries: A narrative review. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Feras Jirjees,Yahya H Dallal Bashi,Zelal Kharaba,Keivan Ahmadi,Muna Barakat,Hala AlObaidi
The majority of the Arab countries have high records of daily tobacco smoking. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) use has exponentially increased in the past decade in Arab countries. Consumers' willingness to quit smoking traditional cigarettes and their perception of e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes have increased the demand for these devices. This narrative review
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Pharmacist prescriber smoking cessation intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Trudy Thomas,Bronte Sykes,Shilpa Shah,Sarah Corlett
INTRODUCTION During the pandemic, smokers who wished to access support to quit faced additional barriers. A smoking cessation service which utilized pharmacist independent prescribers working within community pharmacy was implemented. Clients received behavioral advice via a consultation with an advisor and then three consultations with a pharmacist, who prescribed varenicline, where appropriate. Consultations
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Novel nicotine products: Averting a harmful revolution. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Laura Jovell,Adrián González-Marrón,Cristina Lidón-Moyano,Jose M Martínez-Sánchez
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Early evidence of flavored tobacco product restrictions in Massachusetts and New York State. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Barbara Schillo,Elizabeth L Seaman,Alison Cuccia,Fatma R M Ali,Jamie Cordova,Sarah Mills,Jennifer Kreslake
INTRODUCTION With many US states and localities enacting policies that restrict flavored e-cigarette sales, evaluation of these restrictions is critical to inform future efforts. This study analyzed both survey and retail scanner data to assess early-stage impacts of flavored tobacco sales restrictions in Massachusetts and New York State on e-cigarettes sales and product use among young people. METHODS
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High prevalence of current tobacco smoking among patients with tuberculosis and people living with HIV in Jordan: A cross-sectional survey. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Ayaka Teshima,Ayah A Shatnawi,Srinath Satyanarayana,Yousef S Khader,Ibrahim F Maia,Nevin C Wilson
INTRODUCTION Continued smoking by patients with tuberculosis (TB) and people living with HIV (PLHIV) leads to adverse treatment outcomes. Estimates of tobacco use among the population are scarce in the Eastern Mediterranean region, where the burden of TB and HIV is also low but highly variable. This study determined the prevalence of current smoking and assessed factors associated with current smoking
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Smokeless tobacco consumption and its association with risk factors of chronic kidney disease in rural and peri-urban Bangladesh. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Mohammad H R Sarker,Michiko Moriyama,Hasnat Sujon,Md M Rahman,Shakila Banu,Mohammod J Chisti,Tahmeed Ahmed,Abu S G Faruque
INTRODUCTION Compared to smoking, which has major consequences in chronic kidney disease (CKD) initiation and progression, smokeless tobacco (SLT) consumption is considered to have fewer health consequences. We investigated the prevalence of SLT consumption and its association with risk factors of CKD in a rural and peri-urban Bangladeshi population. METHODS Using random sampling we recruited 872 adults
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Combatting tobacco industry lobbyists in public health. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 James Matheny,Annie Tegen,Meredith Berkman,Nichelle Gray,Benjamin Verhagen,Vela Sree
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Hypothetical e-liquid flavor ban and opinions among vape shop retailers in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Sabrina L Smiley,Heesung Shin,Nichelle Brown,Angela A Geraci,Steve Sussman
INTRODUCTION Evaluating anticipated responses to flavor bans in the context of vape shops is needed to inform legislation and enforcement. This cross-sectional study examined vape shop retailers' opinions about the potential impacts of an e-liquid flavor ban on shop sales and customer behavior-change intentions. METHODS From December 2019 to October 2020 we conducted structured interviews over the
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Transitions in device and liquid characteristic groupings among US adults frequently using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) over three timepoints, 2020-2021. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Qinghua Nian,Jeffrey J Hardesty,Elizabeth Crespi,Joshua K Sinamo,Ryan D Kennedy,Kevin Welding,Joanna E Cohen
INTRODUCTION Electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and liquid characteristics affect nicotine and toxicant exposure and use behaviors. Little is known about how adults who frequently use ENDS transition between ENDS device/liquid groupings. METHODS A total of 379 US adults (≥21 years) using ENDS frequently (≥5 days/week) self-reported and uploaded photos of their most used ENDS device and liquid
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MiR-216a reduces apoptosis of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells in COPD by targeting DNMT1. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Ling Lin,Qing Song,Wei Cheng,Cong Liu,Aiyuan Zhou,Zijing Zhou,Ping Chen
INTRODUCTION Abnormal apoptosis of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) participates in the pathogenesis of COPD. Studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to the pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases by regulating cell apoptosis. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of miR-216a in cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced apoptosis of PMVECs in COPD and explore the
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An overview of national-level excise taxes on e-cigarettes across the world. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Qinghua Nian,Kevin Welding,Zheng Dai
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Ovarian toxicity of e-cigarette liquids: Effects of components and high and low nicotine concentration e-cigarette liquid in vitro. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Tairen Chen,Mengjing Wu,Yuting Dong,Hehe Ren,Meiling Wang,Bin Kong,Yufang Cai,Changchun Hei,Kai Wu,Chengjun Zhao,Yiwei Li,Yucheng Fan,Qing Chang
INTRODUCTION Electronic cigarette use has become increasingly popular, with potential consequences for reproductive health. We aimed to investigate the effects of different components of e-liquid on the ovary and compare the impact of low nicotine concentration e-liquids (LN e-liquids) and high nicotine concentration e-liquids (HN e-liquids) on ovarian toxicity. METHODS A total of 378 rat ovaries were
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A quality improvement initiative for patients with chronic kidney disease to promote their smoking cessation. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Cheng-Hsu Chen,Tzu-Mei Lin,Su-Chi Hung,Ming-Ju Wu,Shang-Feng Tsai
Cigarette smoking is a critical issue in caring for patients of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is no routine care program designed for combining both smoking cessation and CKD care. The process of our quality improvement (QI) collaboration used data under our routine payment-for-performance for pre-end-stage renal disease (P4P Pre-ESRD) in Taichung Veterans General hospital from 2020
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Smoking cessation behavior in patients with a diagnosis of a non-communicable disease: The impact of perceived disease severity of and susceptibility to the disease. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Chie Taniguchi,Akihiko Narisada,Hirohiko Ando,Akane Hashimoto,Ayako Nakayama,Masaki Ito,Hideo Tanaka,Kohta Suzuki
INTRODUCTION The Health Belief Model comprises two constructs influencing changed behaviors impacting on health, namely perceived severity and susceptibility. The aim of this study was to identify the impact of the combination of, or interactions between, these two constructs on quitting smoking in smokers with a diagnosis of a non-communicable disease (NCD). METHODS From the large insurance claims
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Smoking enhanced the expression of c-kit in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Jiahao Jiang,Lanxin Yang,Mingzhu Chen,Fei Xiao,Yan Zeng,Hengcheng Zhu,Yanqin Li,Lingqi Liu
INTRODUCTION Smoking is an important risk factor for inducing renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but its specific mechanism affecting the development of RCC remains to be elucidated. Chromophobe RCC (ChRCC) is a subtype of RCC. Many studies have shown smoking is closely associated with RCC occurrence and c-kit plays a critical role in the progression of RCC, however, few studies focus on ChRCC. This study
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Cigarette smoke extract induces the senescence of endothelial progenitor cells by upregulating p300. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Guibin Liang,Zhihui He,Huaihuai Peng,Menghao Zeng,Xuefeng Zhang
INTRODUCTION Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are the main source of endothelial cells. The senescence of EPCs is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cigarette smoke extract (CSE) can directly induce the dysfunction and increased expression of senescence-related markers in EPCs cultured in vitro. Histone acetyltransferase p300 is a transcriptional activator
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Factors associated with e-cigarette use among vocational students: A cross-sectional multistage cluster survey, Thailand. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Sarunya Benjakul,Saroj Nakju,Lakkhana Termsirikulchai
INTRODUCTION The use of e-cigarettes has steadily increased, and vocational students are one primary target of e-cigarette marketing. This cross-sectional survey research aimed to explore e-cigarette use and examine the factors associated with it. METHODS Multistage cluster random sampling was employed to select 1536 students in vocational education institutions. A self-administered questionnaire was
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Perceptions of harmfulness of heated tobacco and nicotine vaping products compared to cigarettes, and the association of advertising exposure on harm perceptions among adults who smoke in South Korea: Cross-sectional findings from the 2020 ITC Korea Survey. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Michelle R Goulette,Shannon Gravely,Steve S Xu,Gang Meng,Anne C K Quah,Sungkyu Lee,Sung-Il Cho,Yeol Kim,Sujin Lim,Maansi Bansal-Travers,Andrew Hyland,Geoffrey T Fong,Hong G Seo
INTRODUCTION Heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine vaping products (NVPs) both are legal consumer products in the Republic of Korea. Little is known about perceptions of harmfulness of HTPs and NVPs relative to cigarettes in South Korea among adults who smoke, and how exposure to marketing may be associated with harmfulness perceptions. METHODS This study used data from the 2020 International
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Illicit trade and real prices of cigarettes in Chile. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Guillermo Paraje,Luca Pruzzo,Mauricio Flores Muñoz
INTRODUCTION The tobacco industry claims that tobacco taxes are responsible for increased illicit trade in Chile, which they estimated at 37% in 2022. However, the evolution of cigarette consumption, estimated from population surveys, and of tax-paying cigarettes shows a decreasing penetration of illicit trade since 2018. METHODS A gap analysis was used to estimate the evolution of illicit trade based
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Towards a comprehensive tobacco-cessation approach: A pilot-training using simulation based-learning among medical students in Türkiye. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Dilek Karadoğan,Cüneyt Ardıç,Tahsin Gökhan Telatar,Yalçın Kanbay,Ekrem Kayaalp,Muhammet Ali Dedecan,Meltem Puşuroğlu,Songül Özyurt,Neslihan Özçelik,Bilge Yılmaz Kara,Nadir Emlek,Atilla Topçu,Sinan Saral,Kerem Uzun,Esin Bilgin Konyalıhatipoğlu,Elvin Karahacıoğlu Madran,İsmail Kavak,Hasan Göksun,Ünal Şahin,Sofia Belo Ravara
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The relationship between chronic lung disease diagnosis and the susceptibility to e-cigarette use in adults: The mediation effects of psychosocial, cognitive influences, and the moderation effect of physiological factors. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Mohammed M Alqahtani,Abdullah M M Alanazi,Hassan Aljohani,Taha T Ismaeil,Saleh S Algarni,Tareq F Alotaibi,Mansour M Alotaibi,Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan,Donald H Lein,Mobarak K Alqahtani,Khalid S Alwadeai,Anwar B Almutairi,Peter S Hendricks
INTRODUCTION There is a paucity of studies on e-cigarette use among adults with chronic lung disease. In the present study, we aimed to assess whether psychosocial or cognitive factors elucidate the relationship between chronic lung disease (CLD) and susceptibility to e-cigarette use and whether the relationship between CLD and e-cigarette use is conditional on the presence of respiratory symptoms
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Comparison of attempts and plans to quit tobacco products among single, dual, and triple users. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Jieun Hwang
INTRODUCTION Tobacco users are categorized as single, dual, and triple users based on the number of tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products) used. This study addressed a literature gap by examining how adult Korean tobacco users' quit attempts/plans differed based on the user type, and the associated psychosocial and subjective health-related factors. METHODS We used
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Association of dual use of cigarettes with obstructive sleep apnea assessed by the STOP-Bang score. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Seung Hyun Lee,Seung Hoon Kim
INTRODUCTION Although previous studies have addressed the association between smoking and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there are few studies on the association between electronic cigarette use and OSA. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the association between the dual use of electronic and conventional cigarettes and OSA. METHODS Data from 7350 participants of the 2019-2021 Korean National Health and Nutrition
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Sexual orientation and gender identity differences in perceptions and product appeal in response to e-cigarette advertising. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Jessica Liu,Joanne G Patterson,Brittney Keller-Hamilton,Donghee N Lee,Kirsten R Chrzan,Elise M Stevens
INTRODUCTION E-cigarette use is disparately high among sexual minoritized populations. As e-cigarette advertising may influence product appeal, this study tested sexual orientation- and gender-based differences in response to e-cigarette advertisement exposure on advertisement perceptions and product appeal. METHODS We recruited 497 adults (mean age=31.9 years, 45.1% women, 54.3% heterosexual, 71.2%
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Validation of a small-area model for estimation of smoking prevalence at a subnational level. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Carla Guerra-Tort,Esther López-Vizcaíno,María I Santiago-Pérez,Julia Rey-Brandariz,Cristina Candal-Pedreira,Leonor Varela-Lema,Anna Schiaffino,Alberto Ruano-Ravina,Monica Perez-Rios
INTRODUCTION Small-area estimation methods are an alternative to direct survey-based estimates in cases where a survey's sample size does not suffice to ensure representativeness. Nevertheless, the information yielded by small-area estimation methods must be validated. The objective of this study was thus to validate a small-area model. METHODS The prevalence of smokers, ex-smokers, and never smokers
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Smoking status and its relationship with depression among the elderly population in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Suthahar Ariaratnam,Cheong C Kee,Ambigga D Krishnapillai,Ridwan Sanaudi,Noorlaili Mohd Tohit,Kiau B Ho,Sazlina Shariff Ghazali,Mohd Azahadi Omar
INTRODUCTION Literature exploring smoking status and its association with depression among the elderly population using nationwide data in Malaysia is limited. Hence, a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of smoking and depression among the elderly (aged ≥60 years) population was undertaken. METHODS This secondary dataset analysis used data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS)
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Factors associated with the implementation of the 5As model of smoking cessation support during pregnancy: A scoping review. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Adrianna Burtin,Estelle Clet,Nolwenn Stevens,Charlotte Kervran,Manon Frevol,Rébecca Ratel,Perrine Moysan,François Alla,
INTRODUCTION The prevalence of smoking among pregnant women is the highest in the European region, making smoking cessation a public health priority. In order to address this, pregnant smokers need to be better supported by their healthcare professionals in their attempts to quit smoking. The 5As model, which is a psychosocial intervention, seems to be effective in this specific population. The objective
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Smoking cessation and influenza vaccination can reduce the healthcare burden of COPD. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Hui-Chuan Chang,Shih-Feng Liu,Ho-Chang Kuo,Kuang-Den Chen,Jui-Fang Liu,Ching-Wan Tseng,Ching-Mei Weng,Teng-Ching Chou
INTRODUCTION Influenza vaccination (INV) and smoking cessation (SC) have individual positive effects on COPD, but their synergistic impact has yet to be extensively studied. This retrospective study aimed to assess the combined effect of SC and IV on the medical burden of COPD, including medical visits, hospitalization, medical expenses, and the occurrence of respiratory failure. METHODS Patients with
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Short-term effects of national smoking cessation service on smoking-related disease prevalence and healthcare costs: Experience from the National Health Insurance Service Smoking Cessation Intervention Program in Korea. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Jin-Kyoung Oh,Minji Han,Min Kyung Lim
INTRODUCTION We measured the short-term clinical and economic impacts of the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) smoking cessation program, which subsidizes the cost of pharmacotherapy and medical consultations, by comparing the changes in prevalence and healthcare costs of smoking-related diseases among cessation service users, non-users, and never smokers. METHODS Smokers who used the cessation
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Association of DNA methylation signatures with cognitive performance among smokers and ex-smokers. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Ping-Ching Hsu,Stacey B Daughters,Michael A Bauer,L Joseph Su,Merideth A Addicott
INTRODUCTION Alterations in DNA methylation profiles have been associated with cancer, and can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking. A small but growing literature indicates there are reproducible and robust differences in methylation levels among smokers, never smokers, and ex-smokers. Here, we compared differences in salivary DNA methylation levels among current and ex-smokers (at
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Factors associated with successful purchase of cigarettes among students aged 11-17 years who made a purchase attempt in The Gambia: Evidence from the 2017 Global Youth Tobacco Survey. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Bai Cham,Lucy Popova,Omar Badjie,Scott R Weaver
INTRODUCTION Access to tobacco plays a strong role in smoking initiation among youth. This study aimed to quantify successful purchase of cigarettes and assess the factors associated with cigarette purchase access among students aged 11-17 years in The Gambia. METHODS We used the 2017 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) of 12585 students, aged 11-17 years from The Gambia. The analysis was restricted
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Quitting behavior during the tobacco sales ban in South Africa: Results from a broadly nationally representative survey. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Corné van Walbeek,Robert Hill,Samantha Filby
INTRODUCTION In response to COVID-19, the South African government banned the sale of tobacco products for 20 weeks. Before the ban, the illicit cigarette market was well-entrenched and smoking cessation services were not widely available. Several surveys conducted to ascertain cigarette smokers' responses to the ban reported substantial differences in the proportion of smokers who quit. This study
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Cigarette smoking exposure disrupts the regenerative potential of dental pulp stem cells. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Leyla Tahrani Hardin,David Vang,Der Thor,Xiaoyuan Han,Fatima Mashkoor,Tamer Alpagot,David M Ojcius,Nan Xiao
INTRODUCTION Smoking is known to alter the regenerative and immunomodulatory properties of many types of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This study investigates the impact of cigarette smoke exposure on the regenerative potential of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). METHODS DPSCs were treated with various doses of cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) or nicotine. Cell proliferation and survival were evaluated
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Association of cigarette smoking with risk of colorectal cancer subtypes classified by gut microbiota. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Jia-An Cai,Yong-Zhen Zhang,En-Da Yu,Wei-Qun Ding,Zhao-Shen Li,Liang Zhong,Quan-Cai Cai
INTRODUCTION Both cigarette smoking and gut microbiota play important roles in colorectal carcinogenesis. We explored whether the association between smoking and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk varies by gut microbial enterotypes and how smoking-related enterotypes promote colorectal carcinogenesis. METHODS A case-control study was conducted. Fecal microbiota was determined by 16S rDNA sequencing. The
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Shared perceptions of flavored cigarette pack design among young adults who smoke in Mexico and the Philippines. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Graziele Grilo,Jennifer L Brown,Joanna E Cohen,Katherine Clegg Smith
INTRODUCTION Tobacco industry documents reveal companies' knowledge of a similar young adult market across countries in terms of attitudes and lifestyle aspirations. Some tobacco companies, therefore, use similar marketing approaches across different jurisdictions. We examined young adults' perceptions of flavored cigarette packs, including those containing flavor capsules, in Mexico and the Philippines
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Smoking relapse reasons among current smokers with previous cessation experience in Shanghai: A cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Ruiping Wang,Lingzi Shenfan,Yu Song,Qingliang Wang,Rui Zhang,Le Kuai,Bin Li
INTRODUCTION Quitting smoking can lead to substantial health gains, even later in life. Many smokers who attempt to quit experience several relapses before achieving sustainable cessation. This study aims to ascertain the differences between quitters with short and long abstinence time and to explore relapse reasons among smokers with cessation experience in Shanghai. METHODS From January to December
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Association between smoking status and death from COVID-19 in South Korea: A nationwide cohort study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Jae Woo Choi
INTRODUCTION This study examined the association between smoking status and death from COVID-19. METHODS This study used nationwide cohort data collected from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, linking to information on all individuals who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The smoking status of subjects who participated twice in national health
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Oral-malodor measurement and intention to quit smoking in men: A before-after study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Naoko Yatabe,Takashi Hanioka,Nao Suzuki,Atsushi Shimazu,Marie Naito
INTRODUCTION Few studies have examined the effect of feedback based on oral-malodor measurements on the motivation to quit smoking. Therefore, this study examined whether oral-malodor measurements were associated with the intention to quit smoking. METHODS This retrospective, uncontrolled before-after study invited smokers to a workplace health event in 2019 and 2020 to motivate them to quit smoking
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Trends in the use and dual use of factory-made combustible cigarettes, other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes: Results from South African Social Attitudes Surveys during 2007 to 2018. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Catherine O Egbe,Siphesihle Gwambe,Mukhethwa Londani,Olufemi Erinoso,Olalekan A Ayo-Yusuf
INTRODUCTION Using more than one tobacco product increases the risk of tobacco-related diseases. We investigated trends in the prevalence and dual use of factory-made (FM) cigarettes, other tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in South Africa over a 12-year period. METHODS Data from five waves (2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, and 2018) of the South African Social Attitudes Survey (n=14582)
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Passive exposure and perceptions of smoke-free policies in hospital and university campuses among nursing students: A cross-sectional multicenter study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Marcela Fu,Yolanda Castellano,Kenza Laroussy,Antoni Baena,Mercè Margalef,Ariadna Feliu,Jordi Galimany-Masclans,Montse Puig-Llobet,Carmen Moreno-Arroyo,Raül Sancho,Albert Bueno,Antonio López,Joseph Guydish,Esteve Fernández,Cristina Martínez
INTRODUCTION Outdoor smoke-free regulations reduce exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) and help to denormalize tobacco use. As future key agents in health promotion, nursing students' attitudes should agree with tobacco-control policies. The objectives of this study were: 1) assess nursing students' exposure to SHS in nursing schools, 2) explore their perceptions of compliance with the existing smoke-free
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Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Jeroen L A Pennings,Charlotte G G M Pauwels,Erna Schenk,Reinskje Talhout
INTRODUCTION Cigarillos have been reported to provide an alternative to cigarettes with a characterizing flavor, which are banned in the European Union. Additionally, they are cheaper than cigarettes. To better inform policy making, we wanted to gain better insight into the market situation for cigarillos in the Netherlands. METHODS We analyzed product data notified by manufacturers via the European
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Prevalence of use, perceptions of harm and addictiveness, and dependence of electronic cigarettes among adults in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Munairah Alshaibani,Mays Alajmi,Noura Alabduljalil,Hajar Alajmi,Yousef Alsalem,Danah Aloqab,Hamad Alawadhi,Sara Sayed Ali,Yaqoub Sharhan,Ahmed Alzeeny,Ali H Ziyab
INTRODUCTION Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become one of the most common forms of nicotine delivery used by youth and young adults worldwide. Given the lack of epidemiologic data in Kuwait, this study sought to estimate the prevalence of e-cigarette use, assess perceptions of harm and addictiveness of e-cigarettes, measure the level of dependence on e-cigarettes and assess factors associated
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Investigating the association of traditional and non-traditional tobacco product use with subclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease: The Cross-Cohort Collaboration-Tobacco working group rationale, design, and methodology. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Erfan Tasdighi,Kunal K Jha,Zeina A Dardari,Ngozi Osuji,Tanuja Rajan,Ellen Boakye,Michael E Hall,Carlos J Rodriguez,Andrew C Stokes,Omar El Shahawy,Emelia J Benjamin,Aruni Bhatnagar,Andrew P DeFilippis,Michael J Blaha
While the impact of combustible cigarette smoking on cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well-established, the longitudinal association of non-traditional tobacco products with subclinical and clinical CVD has not been fully explored due to: 1) limited data availability; and 2) the lack of well-phenotyped prospective cohorts. Therefore, there is the need for sufficiently powered well-phenotyped datasets
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Trends in adolescent secondhand smoke exposure at home over 15 years in Korea: Inequality by parental education level. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Hana Kim,Heewon Kang,Jinyoung Choi,Sung-Il Cho
INTRODUCTION Low parental education level and parental smoking are major risk factors for household secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among adolescents. We investigated the trend in household SHS exposure according to sex, school, and parental education level to determine whether the decline in household SHS exposure over time depends on parental education level. METHODS We used cross-sectional Korea
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Illusion of filtration: Evidence from tobacco industry documents. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 K Michael Cummings,Avery Roberson,Dana M Carroll,Irina Stepanov,Dorothy Hatsukami,Vaughan W Rees,Richard J O'Connor
INTRODUCTION We compared the design features of popular filtered and non-filtered cigarettes sold in the United States between 1960 and 1990, to assess the relationship between cigarette filter and tobacco weight. METHODS We analyzed data on the design features of six popular filtered and three non-filtered cigarette brands sold in the US including the weight of tobacco used provided in the Cigarette
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Support for pictorial health warning labels on cigarette packages in the United States among adults who currently smoke or quit smoking: Findings from the ITC US Smoking and Vaping Surveys. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Shannon Gravely,Gang Meng,David Hammond,Pete Driezen,James F Thrasher,Geoffrey T Fong,Lorraine V Craig,Janet Chung-Hall,Anne C K Quah,Janine Ouimet,Maansi Bansal-Travers,K Michael Cummings
INTRODUCTION In March 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized new pictorial health warnings (PHWs), covering 50% of the front and back of the pack; however, legal challenges from cigarette manufacturers have prevented the new warnings from being implemented. About 70% of adults in the general US population support PHWs. This study assessed support for PHWs in 2016, 2018 and 2020 among
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Increased healthcare costs in COVID-19 patients with unhealthy habits: The case of smoking. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Eva María Andrés Esteban,Alfredo Cabezas Ares,María Jesús Delgado Rodríguez
INTRODUCTION This study aims to analyze the differences in the prognosis and cost of COVID-19 patients in terms of mortality and occurrence of complications due to tobacco use. METHODS This study was conducted using a unique Spanish electronic database built by health professionals during the first wave of the pandemic on the admission and evolution of a patient infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Data
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The characteristics and risk factors of e-cigarette use among adolescents in Shanghai: A case-control study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Suizi Zhao,Ziyan Li,Lulu Zhang,Zhiping Yu,Xixuan Zhao,Yan Li,Jingfen Zhu
INTRODUCTION This study was conducted to explore the characteristics and risk factors of e-cigarette use in adolescents, aiming for tobacco control and reducing e-cigarette use in this population. METHODS Using 1:1 matching, 88 students from three vocational high schools in Shanghai were recruited to conduct a case (using e-cigarettes) - control (not using e-cigarettes) study. Group interviews and
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Maternal tobacco, alcohol and caffeine consumption during the perinatal period: A prospective cohort study in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Maria Tigka,Dimitra Metallinou,Maria Tzeli,Katerina Lykeridou
INTRODUCTION Low-level knowledge of problematic substance use during the perinatal period may lead to numerous adverse outcomes. We sought to determine maternal tobacco, alcohol and caffeine consumption during the perinatal period during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS This prospective cohort study recruited women from five Greek maternity hospitals between January and May 2020. Data were collected
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Environmental tobacco smoke exposure and non-syndromic orofacial cleft: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Heba J Sabbagh,Khlood K Baghlaf,Hattan M H Jamalellail,Abdullah S Bakhuraybah,Salem M AlGhamdi,Omar A Alharbi,Khalid M AlHarbi,Mona H A Hassan
INTRODUCTION Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is associated with several congenital anomalies, including non-syndromic orofacial clefts (NSOFCs). This systematic review aimed to update the literature on the association between ETS and NSOFCs. METHODS Four databases were searched up to March 2022, and studies that evaluated the association between ETS and NSOFCs were selected. Two authors selected
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Examining the association of habitual e-cigarette use with inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in young adults: The VAPORS-Endothelial function study. Tobacco Induced Diseases (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Ellen Boakye,S M Iftekhar Uddin,Ngozi Osuji,Jill Meinert,Olufunmilayo H Obisesan,Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk,Erfan Tasdighi,Omar El-Shahawy,John Erhabor,Albert D Osei,Tanuja Rajan,Michael Patatanian,Janet T Holbrook,Aruni Bhatnagar,Shyam S Biswal,Michael J Blaha
INTRODUCTION Acute exposure to e-cigarette aerosol has been shown to have potentially deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system. However, the cardiovascular effects of habitual e-cigarette use have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, we aimed to assess the association of habitual e-cigarette use with endothelial dysfunction and inflammation - subclinical markers known to be associated with