Waterpipe use predicts progression to regular cigarette smoking among Danish youth.
Waterpipe smoking among Danish, Swedish, and German youth is increasing dramatically, indicating the emergence of a new health threat. This study assessed the association between waterpipe smoking and progression to regular cigarette smoking among Danish continuation school students during 2004-2005. All participants (N = 762) had smoked cigarettes on a nonregular basis at baseline. Among boys, waterpipe smoking frequency was predictive of being a regular cigarette smoker at follow-up eight months later. Further research should examine waterpipe smoking as a potential predictor of cigarette smoking. The study's limitations are noted.
Jensen
Poul Dengsoe
PD
Department of Documentation & Prevention, Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. poul@cancer.dk
Cortes
Rikke
R
Engholm
Gerda
G
Kremers
Stef
S
Gislum
Mette
M
D000293:Adolescent; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder; D014867:Water
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