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Investigation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of water pipe smoke
Project
Project code: BfR-PRS-08-1322-246-09
Contract period: 01.02.2009
- 31.12.2009
Purpose of research: Applied research
The use of waterpipes (shisha) increased considerably among young adults in Germany. Only a few data exist about the health hazards and the consequences of long time use of waterpipes.Preliminary studies of the BfR showed that the smoke of waterpipes has cytotoxic properties. Using a custom-made pump for the smoking of waterpipe standardized smoking procedures have been developed. The smoke of waterpipes will be investigated with regard to its toxicological activity (genotoxicity and cytotoxicity).
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Subjects
- Toxicology
