Prostatic diseases: is it toxic or genetic? Study of TNF alpha gene polymorphism and cigarette smoking in cases of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia by M. Attalla, Sohayla, Housen, Maha, El-Samanoudy, Ayman Z., Abdalla, Hussein A.

“…Results of this study support the hypothesis that polymorphism in proinflammatory genes may be important in prostate cancer development and the sequence variants in these inflammatory genes may interact with environmental modifiers such as cigarette smoking to increase prostate cancer risk.…”
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Risk Factors for Cataract: A Case Study at National University of Malaysia Hospital by Sharanjeet Kaur, Arifah Nur Yahya, Che Muhaya Mohamad, Mccarty C.A

“…Hypertension was found to be a potential significant risk factor for posterior subcapsular cataract whereas cigarette smoking was a potentially significant risk factor for cortical cataract. …”
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Family influence on smoking habits among secondary school children, 1997 by Abdul Haris Muhammad, Khadijah Shamsuddin

“…The prevalence of cigarette smoking among male secondary school children was 33.2%. …”
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Plain packaging and pictorial warning in Asia countries : where are we? by Kavita-Jetly, Azmawati Mohammed Nawi, Qistina Mohd Ghazali, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf

“…Worldwide, around 8 million people die yearly due to tobacco usage. Cigarette smoking is the most popular form of tobacco usage. …”
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Contributory factors to the smoking of shisha among teenagers in the Perak City of Ipoh: A Preliminary qualitative survey by Khor, Poh Yen, Norshidah Harun, Fazreenizam Ishak, Nur Aimy Iryany Mohd Anuar, Noraini Abdul Karim, Aqirah Azman, Tuan Suriana Tuan Mahmood

“…In terms of perception on health risk, all respondents believed that Shisha was less harmful compared to cigarette smoking Conclusions More educational programme, health talk about risk of Shisha should be developed and conducted to rectify the misconception about health risk of Shisha smoking. …”
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Developing a Strategy for Cardiovascular Disease: Surveillance,Prevention and Healthcare. by William, Cairns Steward Smith

“…There has been debate about population health promotion and individual health care strategies, but both are necessary. Cigarette smoking, nutrition and physical exercise are the main behaviours to be addressed but these are complex and require multifaceted approaches. …”
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E-cigarette use, its impact on tobacco smoking and the intention to quit by Nurasyikin Mohamad Sapiee, Leelavathi Muthupalaniappen, Tohid H

“…This study aimed to determine the characteristics of e-cigarette use, its effect on cigarette smoking and users’ intention to quit vaping and smoking. …”
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Perception about e-cigarettes in Malaysia : sociodemographic correlates by Cheah, Yong Kang, Teh, Chien Huey, Lim, Kuang Hock, Chee, Cheong Kee

“…The prevalence of e-cigarette smoking is increasing. Many people still have a poor understanding of the risks of e-cigarettes. …”
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Nanoemulsion of turmeric in VCO inhibit the progressivity of lung fibrosis due to cigarette exposure by Ibrahimiyah, Nur Aisah, Prabowo, Gwenny Ichsan, Lukitasari, Lina, Nugraheni, Raditya Weka

“…One of the causes is cigarette smoke exposure, which can damage cilia and epithelial cells, that is able to stimulate oxidative stress as well. …”
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