A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa

A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa

Background Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the waterpipe as less addictive and harmful than cigarette smoking. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Karin E Daniels, Nicolette V Roman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2013-02-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
Subjects:
hookah pipe
water pipe
tobacco
health risk
Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/A-descriptive-study-of-the-perceptions-and-behaviors-of-waterpipe-use-by-university-students-in-the-Western-Cape-South-Africa,66553,0,2.html

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