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Systematic Review on International Practices in Controlling Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking

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dc.contributor.authorGuat Hiong Tee
dc.contributor.authorNoran N Hairi
dc.contributor.authorFauziah Nordin
dc.contributor.authorWan Yuen Choo
dc.contributor.authorYing Ying Chan
dc.contributor.authorGurpreet Kaur
dc.contributor.authorPathma Devi Veerasingam
dc.contributor.authorAwang Bulgiba
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-20T07:12:13Z
dc.date.available2024-08-20T07:12:13Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractBackground: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has becoming popular especially among young people worldwide. Smokers are attracted by its sweeter, smoother smoke, social ambience and the misconception of reduced harm. The objective of this study was to systematically review the effects of waterpipe tobacco policies and practices in reducing its prevalence. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted electronically using the PubMed, OVID, Science Direct, Proquest and Embase databases. All possible studies from 1980 to 2013 were initially screened based on titles and abstracts. The selected articles were subjected to data extraction and quality rating. Results: Three studies met the inclusion criteria and were eligible for this review. Almost all of the waterpipe tobacco products and its accessories did not comply with the regulations on health warning labelling practices as stipulated under Article 11 of WHO FCTC. In addition, the grisly new warning labels for cigarettes introduced by Food and Drug Administration did not affect hookah tobacco smoking generally. Indoor air quality in smoking lounges was found to be poor and some hookah lounges were operated without smoke shop certification. Conclusions: Our findings revealed the availability of minimal information on the practices in controlling waterpipe smoking in reducing its prevalence. The lack of comprehensive legislations or practices in controlling waterpipe smoking warrants further research and policy initiatives to curb this burgeoning global epidemic, especially among the vulnerable younger population.
dc.identifier.doiDOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2015.16.9.3659
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/959
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
dc.relation.issn1513-7368
dc.relation.journalAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
dc.subjectWaterpipe
dc.subjectHookah
dc.subjectTobacco
dc.subjectWarning labels
dc.subjectLegislation
dc.subjectPractices
dc.titleSystematic Review on International Practices in Controlling Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking
dc.typejournal-article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.issue9
oaire.citation.volume16
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