Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
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Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. · May 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of nicotine and carcinogen exposure with water pipe and cigarette smoking.
Smoking tobacco preparations in a water pipe (hookah) is widespread in many places of the world and is perceived by many as relatively safe. We investigated biomarkers of toxicant exposure with water pipe compared with cigarette smoking. ⋯ Smoking tobacco in water pipes has gained popularity in the United States and around the world. Many believe that water pipe smoking is not addictive and less harmful than cigarette smoking. We provide data on toxicant exposure that will help guide regulation and public education regarding water pipe health risk.
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Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. · May 2013
Adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines for cancer prevention is associated with lower mortality among older female cancer survivors.
The 2007 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) guidelines encourage cancer survivors to follow its cancer prevention recommendations. We evaluated whether adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines for cancer prevention was associated with lower mortality among older female cancer survivors. ⋯ Older cancer survivors may decrease their risk of death by leading a healthy lifestyle after a cancer diagnosis.