Determination of Heavy Metals in the Common Smokeless Tobacco Afzal in Oman

Objectives: Afzal is an illegally sold smokeless tobacco product (STP) commonly used by youths and teenagers in Oman. The aim of this study was to analyse the composition of Afzal, also commonly known as sweekah, as it is believed to contain many carcinogens and toxic components. In particular, Afza...

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Main Authors: Nawal Al-Mukhaini, Taher Ba-Omar, Elsadig Eltayeb, Aisha Al-Shehi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2014-08-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=a266be0a47b86a8f462455bc3bd1c5eb