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AuthorAlkeilani, Abdulla A.
AuthorKhalil, Abdelrahman A.
AuthorAzzan, Afaf M.
AuthorAl-Khal, Noof A.
AuthorAl-Nabit, Noora H.
AuthorTalab, Omar M.
AuthorAl-Hajri, Rahaf A.
AuthorRahmoon, Samreen M.
AuthorAshour, Anas A.
AuthorGupta, Ishita
AuthorAl Moustafa, Ala-Eddin
Available date2023-01-23T05:30:12Z
Publication Date2022
Publication NameTobacco Induced Diseases
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.18332/TID/143878
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/38680
AbstractIntroduction: Over the past decade obesity prevalence has been increasing rapidly in the Gulf region (GR) including Qatar, becoming one of the major health issues in the region. Concomitantly, waterpipe (WP) smoking is increasing worldwide especially in the GR, and although the effect of cigarette smoking on body weight is well-established, studies indicating an association between WP smoking and obesity are scarce. Thus, we explored the association between WP smoking and obesity in comparison with cigarette smokers and healthy population in Qatar. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study using data from Qatar Biobank and analyzed anthropometric measurements among 879 adults (aged 18–65 years) that included WP smokers, cigarette smokers, dual smokers and never smokers. Body composition was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis and reported as lean mass, fat mass, and body fat percentage. Results: Overall, 12% (n=108) were WP smokers, 22% (n=196) were cigarette smokers, 9% (n=77) smoked both WP and cigarettes and 57% (n=498) were never smokers. Age, sex, history of diabetes, and hypertension, in addition to nationality were considered as confounding factors. Our analysis revealed that WP smokers had a significantly higher BMI (kg/m2) and fat mass when compared with cigarette smokers (p<0.05). Moreover, compared to cigarette smoking, WP smoking had a higher significant effect on BMI (β=3.8, SE=0.38; and β=5.5, SE=0.46; respectively), and fat mass (β=5.1, SE=0.79; and β=9.0, SE=0.97; respectively). However, WP users were similar to never-smokers in terms of body fat percent. Conclusions: Our data indicate that compared to never smokers, daily WP users have higher BMI and fat mass, and are likely to be obese.
SponsorThis work is supported by the College of Medicine and Health Cluster of Qatar University. The funder had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the decision to publish the results.
Languageen
PublisherEuropean Publishing
Subjectadult; age; aged; Article; body composition; body fat percentage; body height; body mass; body weight; cigarette smoking; controlled study; cross-sectional study; diabetes mellitus; ethnicity; fat mass; female; human; hypertension; lean body weight; lifestyle; male; obesity; physical activity; Qatar; risk factor; sex; water pipe smoking
Body mass index
Obesity
Qatar
Smoking
Waterpipe
TitleAssociation between waterpipe smoking and obesity: Population-based study in Qatar
TypeArticle
Issue NumberJanuary
Volume Number20
dc.accessType Open Access


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