Monday, October 29, 2007

Reducing hookah use : a public health challenge for the 21st century

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Background, history, and prevalence - Why hookahs have become so popular - Health risks of hookah use - Awareness, attitudes and misconceptions - Policy strategies, issues, and challenges - Conclusions and recommendations - Resources - References.


http://www.tobaccofreeu.org/pdf/HookahWhitePaper.pdf

Comment: The authors highlight that the majority of the studies on hookah use are from the Middle East. More studies on this emerging tobacco control issue are needed in North America.