| Autor: |
Al-Omoush, Thaka'a K., Alzoubi, Karem H., Khabour, Omar F., Alsheyab, Fawzi M., Abu-siniyeh, Ahmed, Al-Sawalha, Nour A., Mayyas, Fadia A., Cobb, Caroline O., Eissenberg, Thomas |
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Arab Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences; 2020, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p450-455, 6p |
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Waterpipe smoking is a form of tobacco use that causes nicotine/tobacco dependence and has become a global health problem. In this study, the association of rs16969968 SNP in the CHRNA5 gene with waterpipe dependence was investigated. A total of 386 men and women who used a waterpipe to smoke tobacco were recruited and divided into less dependent and more dependent smokers based on their score on the Lebanon Waterpipe Dependence Scale (LWDS). Results showed a significant difference in the distribution of GG, GA, and AA genotypes by waterpipe dependence status (p <.001). The more dependent group showed a higher frequency of the AA genotype than the less dependent smokers' group (38% vs. 23%, respectively). In addition, the more dependent smokers exhibited more A allele than less dependent smokers (53% vs. 37% respectively, p <.001). In conclusion, there is an association between the rs16969968 SNP and waterpipe dependence as assessed by the LWDS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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