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Review
. 2019 Apr:91:90-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.09.034. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

An introduction to the electronic waterpipe

Andrea M Stroup  1 , Steven A Branstetter  2
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Review

An introduction to the electronic waterpipe

Andrea M Stroup et al. Addict Behav. 2019 Apr.

Abstract

Despite the associated negative health outcomes, waterpipe smoking remains a popular method of tobacco consumption, specifically in young adults. While there have been expanding efforts to decrease waterpipe use, there is a new, non-combustible waterpipe device on the market, the electronic waterpipe (e-waterpipe), that could serve as an alternative to traditional, combustible waterpipe smoking. There is currently no known literature evaluating the e-waterpipe including prevalence of use or its health risks. This mini review defines the e-waterpipe, explains how an e-head is used to construct an e-waterpipe, and describes the various e-head models available for use. The review also discusses implications of e-head use and provides recommendations for future research and regulation.

Keywords: Electronic nicotine delivery system; Hookah; Waterpipe; e-Bowl; e-Head; e-Waterpipe.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest

Andrea Stroup reports no conflicts of interest.

Steven Branstetter reports no conflicts of interest.

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