[1] The downward trend of the reduction of smoking amongst underage individuals from the late 1990s, was accompanied with the introduction of the National Tobacco Campaign
It is characterized by a gradual worsening of breathing problems, and is often caused by smoking or exposure to air pollutants
Cigarette smoke can make you sick since it contains thousands of toxic chemicals, which are known to irritate your respiratory system as well as affect your bodys oxygen levels
Thus, baseline monitoring of body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and metabolic parameters, including fasting glucose and lipid profiles, is highly recommended for patients with HS in the UAE, given the strong association between HS and metabolic syndrome and the high prevalence of diabetes in the region (statement 7)
Inequalities in tobacco consumption were disaggregated as per wealth index using the concentration index
May 6, 2026