Waterpipe smoking in Lebanese women: A lower prevalence but a higher risk of dependence

G. Khayat, P. Salameh, M. Waked (Beirut, Lebanon)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Anti-smoking interventions: prevention and treatment
Session: Anti-smoking interventions: prevention and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4213
Disease area: Airway diseases

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