Objective The objective of this narrative review is to highlight the determinants of the
epidemic rise in waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among youth globally. The Ecological …

Background Tobacco consumption rates in Lebanon are among the highest worldwide. The
country ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2005. A law was passed …

Introduction The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) offers guidance on
evidence-based policies to reduce tobacco consumption and its burden of disease …

Background Pictorial health warnings are more effective than text warnings in enhancing
motivation to quit and not to start smoking among youth. In Lebanon, packs still have only a …

Public health interventions are complex in nature and composed of multiple components.
Evaluation of process and impact is necessary to build evidence of effectiveness. Process …

Introduction We found no comprehensive studies on the location of transnational tobacco
and leaf company (TTLC) subsidiaries (business entities they control) or the consequences …

Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is spreading worldwide. Research has indicated health
consequences of WTS similar to cigarettes. Prevalence of WTS is high among young …

Background Many countries have started pursuing tobacco 'endgame'goals of creating a
'tobacco-free'country by a certain date. Researchers have presented models to attain this …

With dwindling support from governments toward universities, university–industry
partnerships have increased. Ethical concerns over such partnerships have been …

METHODS This manuscript describes the process evaluation of a school-based intervention
to prevent/delay waterpipe tobacco smoking among 6th and 7th graders (n= 844) in …