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Nawal Al-Mukhaini

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

Nawal Al-Mukhaini, Taher Baomar, Elsadig Al-Shehi وآخرون · مجلة جامعة السلطان قابوس الطبية · 2025 · 10.18295/2075-0528.1598

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, Afzal’s heavy metal cont …

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Analysis of Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines in the Common Smokeless Tobacco Afzal in Oman

Nawal Al-Mukhaini, Taher Baomar, Elsadig A. Al-Shehi وآخرون · مجلة جامعة السلطان قابوس الطبية · 2025 · 10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.005

Objectives: There is a lack of awareness regarding the carcinogenicity of Afzal, an illegal smokeless tobacco product (STP) widely used among the Omani youth. Previous research has shown that certain types of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) are associated with oral and lung cancers. This study therefore aimed to …

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