Journal article
The effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking on health outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Background and aims: A systematic review conducted in 2008 found significant associations between waterpipe tobacco smoking and lung cancer, respiratory disease, periodontal disease and low birthweight. Since then, a number of relevant studies have been published. The objective of this study was to update the systematic review on the effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking on health outcomes.
Methods: In May 2015 we electronically searched the …
Authors
Waziry R; Jawad M; Ballout RA; Al Akel M; Akl EA
Journal
International Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 32–43
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/ije/dyw021
ISSN
0300-5771