학술논문
Iqmik: A Form of Smokeless Tobacco Used Among Alaska Natives.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*TOBACCO use
*SUBSTANCE abuse
*DRUGS
*TOBACCO
*PUBLIC health
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ISSN
1087-3244
Abstract
Objectives: To describe a homemade form of smokeless tobacco known as Iqmik used among Alaska Natives residing in western Alaska. Methods: Individual and small group interviews were conducted with 23 adult Alaska Natives. The major themes from the interview data Were summarized. A chemical analysis was conducted of the alkalinity of a sample of fungus ash used to prepare Iqmik. Results: Few adverse health effects of using Iqmik were reported. The alkalineity of the sample of fungus ash was high (pH=10.9). Conclusion: The high alkalinity of Iqmik may contribute to the higher rates of tobacco use in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]