Publications by authors named "Noof A Al-Khal"
Tob Induc Dis
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- The Gulf region, including Qatar, is experiencing a rapid increase in obesity rates alongside a rise in waterpipe (WP) smoking, which raises concerns about the potential link between the two.
- A study analyzed data from 879 adults in Qatar, revealing that WP smokers had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) and fat mass compared to cigarette smokers.
- The findings suggest that daily WP users are more likely to be obese compared to never smokers, indicating a potential health risk associated with WP smoking.
