The global epidemiology of waterpipe smoking

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Authors

Wasim Maziak · Florida International University

Ziyad Ben Taleb · Florida International University

Raed Bahelah · University of Aden

Farahnaz Islam · University of South Carolina

Rana Jaber · Florida International University

Rehab Auf · Florida International University

Ramzi G. Salloum

Abstract

Waterpipe smoking has become a global public health problem. Developing surveillance, intervention and regulatory/policy frameworks specific to the waterpipe has become a public health priority.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Tobacco Control

Volume 24, Issue Suppl 1, pp. i3-i12

DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051903

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