Tobacco products 2010

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Research from 17 December 2010

  • Allen, B., Jr., Cruz, T. B., Leonard, E., and Unger, J. B. Development and validation of a scale to assess attitudes and beliefs about menthol cigarettes among African American smokers. Eval.Health Prof. 33[4], 414-436. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21149394
  • Viana, G. F., Garcia, K. S., and Menezes-Filho, J. A. Assessment of carcinogenic heavy metal levels in Brazilian cigarettes. Environ.Monit.Assess.  14-12-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21153763

Research from 9 December 2010

  • Cobb, C. O., Shihadeh, A., Weaver, M. F., and Eissenberg, T. Waterpipe tobacco smoking and cigarette smoking: a direct comparison of toxicant exposure and subjective effects. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  2-12-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21127030

Research from 3 December 2010

  • Fernander, A., Rayens, M. K., Hahn, E., Zhang, M., and Adkins, S. M. Menthol smoking, smoke-free policies and cessation services. Addiction 105 Suppl 1, 105-114. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21059141
  • Flaherty, B. P. Latent class and mixture models' potential contributions to understanding connections between menthol and other cigarette smoking characteristics. Addiction 105 Suppl 1, 11-12. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21059132
  • Tauras, J. A., Levy, D., Chaloupka, F. J., Villanti, A., Niaura, R. S., Vallone, D., and Abrams, D. B. Menthol and non-menthol smoking: the impact of prices and smoke-free air laws. Addiction 105 Suppl 1, 115-123. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21059142

Research from 19 November 2010

  • Katurji, M., Daher, N., Sheheitli, H., Saleh, R., and Shihadeh, A. Direct measurement of toxicants inhaled by water pipe users in the natural environment using a real-time in situ sampling technique. Inhal.Toxicol. 22[13], 1101-1109. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21062108

Research from 4 November 2010

  • Prasad R, Ahuja RC, Singhal S, Srivastava AN, James P, Kesarwani V, Singh D. A case-control study of bidi smoking and bronchogenic carcinoma. Annals of Thoracic Medicine. 5(4):238-41.2010. No abstract or full text available.

Research from 29 October 2010

  • Benowitz, N. L., Dains, K. M., Dempsey, D., Havel, C., Wilson, M., and Jacob, P., III. Urine menthol as a biomarker of mentholated cigarette smoking. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention . 20-10-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20962297
  • Li, Q., Hyland, A., Fong, G. T., Jiang, Y., and Elton-Marshall, T. Use of less expensive cigarettes in six cities in China: findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) China Survey. Tobacco Control 19 Suppl 2, i63-i68. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20935199
  • O'Connor, R. J., Li, Q., Stephens, W. E., Hammond, D., Elton-Marshall, T., Cummings, K. M., Giovino, G. A., and Fong, G. T. Cigarettes sold in China: design, emissions and metals. Tobacco Control 19 Suppl 2, i47-i53. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20935196

Research from 22 October 2010

  • Tverdal, A. and Bjartveit, K. Health consequences of pipe versus cigarette smoking. Tobacco Control . 15-10-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20952559
  • Hooper, M. W., Zhao, W., Byrne, M. M., Davila, E., Caban-Martinez, A., Dietz, N. A., Parker, D. F., Huang, Y., Messiah, A., and Lee, D. J. Menthol cigarette smoking and health, Florida 2007 BRFSS. American Journal of Health Behavior 35[1], 3-14. 2011.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20950154

Research from 8 October 2010

Research from 24 September 2010

  • Young, D., Wilson, N., Borland, R., Edwards, R., and Weerasekera, D. Prevalence, Correlates of, and Reasons for Using Roll-Your-Own Tobacco in a High RYO Use Country: Findings from the ITC New Zealand Survey. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  16-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20847147

Research from 17 September 2010

  • Wallstrom, M., Bolinder, G., Hasseus, B., and Hirsch, J. M. A cessation program for snuff-dippers with long-term, extensive exposure to Swedish moist snuff: A 1-year follow-up study. Acta Odontol.Scand.  10-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20831357

Research from 10 September 2010

  • Purkis, S. W., Troude, V., Duputie, G., and Tessier, C. Limitations in the characterisation of cigarette products using different machine smoking regimes. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology . 28-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20807558
  • Sepetdjian, E., Saliba, N., and Shihadeh, A. Carcinogenic PAH in waterpipe charcoal products. Food and Chemical Toxicology . 28-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20807559


Research from 3 September 2010

  • Khabour, O. F., Alsatari, E. S., Azab, M., Alzoubi, K. H., and Sadiq, M. F. Assessment of genotoxicity of waterpipe and cigarette smoking in lymphocytes using the sister-chromatid exchange assay: A comparative study. Environ.Mol.Mutagen.  25-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20740646
  • O'Connor, R. J., Rees, V. W., Norton, K. J., Cummings, K. M., Connolly, G. N., Alpert, H. R., Sjodin, A., Romanoff, L., Li, Z., June, K. M., and Giovino, G. A. Does switching to Reduced Ignition Propensity cigarettes alter smoking behavior or exposure to tobacco smoke constituents? Nicotine.Tob.Res.  30-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20805292


Research from 13 August 2010

  • Any tobacco use in 13 States --- behavioral risk factor surveillance system, 2008. MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep. 59[30], 946-950. 6-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20689499

Research from 30 July 2010

  • Akl, E. A., Aleem, S., Gunukula, S. K., Honeine, R., Abou, Jaoude P., and Irani, J. Survey instruments used in clinical and epidemiological research on waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 415. 13-7-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20626899
  • O'Connor, R. J., Fix, B. V., Hammond, D., Giovino, G. A., Hyland, A., Fong, G. T., and Cummings, K. M. The impact of reduced ignition propensity cigarette regulation on smoking behaviour in a cohort of Ontario smokers. Injury Prevention . 19-7-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20643872


Research from 16 July 2010

  • Sreedharan, J. RE: Water pipe (shisha) smoking among male students of medical colleges in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Ann.Saudi.Med. 30[4], 330. 2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20622355

Research from 8 July 2010

  • Verma, S., Yadav, S., and Singh, I. Trace metal concentration in different Indian tobacco products and related health implications. Food Chem.Toxicol.  26-5-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20594989

Research from 2 July 2010

  • Harrabi, I., Maaloul, J. M., Gaha, R., Kebaili, R., Maziak, W., and Ghannem, H. Comparison of cigarette and waterpipe smoking among pupils in the urban area of Sousse, Tunisia. Tunis Med. 88[7], 470-473. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20582881


Research from 25 June 2010

  • Perez-Bernal, J. L., Amigo, J. M., Fernandez-Torres, R., Bello, M. A., and Callejon-Mochon, M. Trace-metal distribution of cigarette ashes as marker of tobacco brands. Forensic Sci.Int.  14-6-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20554412


Research from 4 June 2010

  • Gan, Q., Lu, W., Xu, J., Li, X., Goniewicz, M., Benowitz, N. L., and Glantz, S. A. Chinese 'low-tar' cigarettes do not deliver lower levels of nicotine and carcinogens. Tobacco Control . 27-5-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20507920


Research from 21 May 2010

  • Hamdan, A. L., Sibai, A., Oubari, D., Ashkar, J., and Fuleihan, N. Laryngeal findings and acoustic changes in hubble-bubble smokers. Eur.Arch.Otorhinolaryngol.  18-5-2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20480370


Research from 14 May 2010

  • Theron, A., Schultz, C., Ker, J. A., and Falzone, N. Carboxyhaemoglobin levels in water-pipe and cigarette smokers. S.Afr.Med.J. 100[2], 122-124. 2010.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20459918

Research from 7 May 2010

  • Cavus, U. Y., Rehber, Z. H., Ozeke, O., and Ilkay, E. Carbon monoxide poisoning associated with narghile use. Emerg.Med.J. 27[5], 406. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20442182
  • Jensen, P. D., Cortes, R., Engholm, G., Kremers, S., and Gislum, M. Waterpipe use predicts progression to regular cigarette smoking among Danish youth. Subst.Use.Misuse. 45[7-8], 1245-1261. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20441461
  • Taha, A. Z., Sabra, A. A., Al Mustafa, Z. Z., Al Awami, H. R., Al Khalaf, M. A., and Al Momen, M. M. Water pipe (shisha) smoking among male students of medical colleges in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Ann.Saudi.Med. 30[3], 222-226. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20427939

Research from 30 April 2010

  • Azab, M., Khabour, O. F., Alkaraki, A. K., Eissenberg, T., Alzoubi, K. H., and Primack, B. A. Water pipe tobacco smoking among university students in Jordan. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  23-4-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20418383
  • Ben Saad, H. [The narghile and its effects on health. Part II: the effects of the narghile on health]. Rev.Pneumol.Clin. 66[2], 132-144. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20413049
  • Borawski, E. A., Brooks, A., Colabianchi, N., Trapl, E. S., Przepyszny, K. A., Shaw, N., and Danosky, L. Adult use of cigars, little cigars, and cigarillos in Cuyahoga County, Ohio: A cross-sectional study. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  23-4-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20418382
  • Chaouachi, K. Lessons from the recent case of CO poisoning due to shisha (hookah, narghile) tobacco smoking in Singapore. Int.J.Emerg.Med. 3[1], 67-68. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20414388


Research from 23 April 2010

Research from 9 April 2010

  • Kumar, R., Prakash, S., Kushwah, A. S., and Vijayan, V. K. Breath carbon monoxide concentration in cigarette and bidi smokers in India. Indian J.Chest Dis.Allied Sci. 52[1], 19-24. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364610

Research from 26 March 2010

  • Cote, F., Letourneau, C., Mullard, G., and Voisine, R. Estimation of nicotine and tar yields from human smoked cigarettes before and after the implementation of the cigarette ignition propensity regulations in Canada. Regul.Toxicol.Pharmacol.  17-3-2010.Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20303374

Research from 12 March 2010

  • Akl, E. A., Gaddam, S., Gunukula, S. K., Honeine, R., Jaoude, P. A., and Irani, J. The effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking on health outcomes: a systematic review. Int.J.Epidemiol.  4-3-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20207606

Research from 19 February 2010

Research from 29 Janaury 2010

  • Moustafa, A. E., Fouad, F. M., and Rastam, S. Reply to the letter to the editor by Chaouachi & Sajid: World available evidence on cancer risk associated with hookah (shisha, narghile) tobacco smoking remains weak. Int.J.Cancer . 20-1-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20091857

Research from 8 January 2010

  • Aljarrah, K., Ababneh, Z. Q., and Al Delaimy, W. K. Perceptions of hookah smoking harmfulness: predictors and characteristics among current hookah users. Tob.Induc.Dis. 5[1], 16. 18-12-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20021672
  • Chaouachi, K. Narghile (hookah, shisha) tobacco smoking: expect the unexpected everywhere and not only in Syria. International Journal of Infectious Diseases . 15-12-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20018544
  • Roohafza, H., Sadeghi, M., Shahnam, M., Bahonar, A., and Sarafzadegan, N. Perceived factors related to cigarette and waterpipe (ghelyan) initiation and maintenance in university students of Iran. Int.J.Public Health . 18-12-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20020176
  • Wang, J., Roethig, H. J., Appleton, S., Werley, M., Muhammad-Kah, R., and Mendes, P. The effect of menthol containing cigarettes on adult smokers' exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology . 16-12-2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20025920


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