Articles Related to Smoking
Smoking and Male Infertility ׃ A comprehensive Review
Infertility is a serious concern affecting millions of couples globally. Natural conception is seen to be achieved in 80-85%
couples leading 15 % couples suffer worldwide. Male factor is an important underlying cause associated with infertility. The
debate that the ingredients’ of cigarette smoke negatively influence the masculinity attracts the scientific wit to look into the
problem.
Adolescent Smoking: The Relationship between Cigarette Consumption and BMI
Studies relating cigarette smoking and body weight yield conflicting results. Weight-lowering effects in women and men have been associated with smoking; however, no effects on weight have been proven. This study examined the association between cigarette smoking and relative weight in adolescent males and females as they age into young adults.
National Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-Global Adult Tobacco Survey), Senegal 2015
Introduction: The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is a global standard for the systematic monitoring of (smoking and smokeless) tobacco use among adults and for the monitoring of key tobacco control indicators. Senegal carried out a national survey on adult smoking for the first time in 2015.
Effect of Transtheoretical Model Based Smoking Cessation Program on High School Students
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Transtheoretical Model (Stage of Change Model) based smoking cessation program on among high school students.
Variability in the Levels of Vitamin D by Age, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity: Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010
Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used to investigate variability in the levels of vitamin D (25OHD) by age, gender, and race/ethnicity for the general U.S. population for 2007-2010. Data were analyzed separately for those aged 1-11, 12-19, 20-64, and ≥ 65 years.
Prevalence and Predictors of Current Tobacco Smoking in Bangladesh
Tobacco is identified as leading modifiable global disease risk factor. The objective of this paper is to estimate the prevalence, and to identify the socioeconomic and demographic correlates of tobacco smoking in Bangladesh.
Effects of Transfer Point Glucan #300 Supplementation on Children exposed to Passive Smoking - Placebo-driven Double-blind Clinical Trials
In this study, we focused on the effect of β-glucan supplementation of children with chronic respiratory problems. We measured the
levels of cortisol, salivary IgE and cotinine in 56 children and evaluated the effect of 30 day supplementation with 100 mg/day oral
dose of yeast-derived β-glucan. Our results showed strong decrease of cotinine and cortisol levels in saliva of β-glucan-supplemented
children.
Does Physical Activity and Sport Practice Lead to a Healthier Lifestyle and Eating Habits in Male Adolescents?
The prevalence of childhood obesity has been increasing rapidly and there is general consensus that good nutritional practices and physical activity should be encouraged as early as possible in life. The aim of this study was to describe and to compare the current lifestyle and dietary pattern of normal weight (NW) and overweight + obese (OW+OB) male adolescents who are physically active.
Editorial Board Members Related to Smoking
Chong Lee
Associate Professor
School of Nutrition & Health Promotion
Arizona State University
United States
School of Nutrition & Health Promotion
Arizona State University
United States
Ock K. Chun
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutritional Sciences
University of Connecticut
United States