Iqmik: A form of smokeless tobacco used among Alaska natives

Caroline C. Renner; Carrie Enoch; Christi A. Patten; Jon O. Ebbert; Richard D. Hurt; Thomas P. Moyer; Ellen M. Provost

doi:10.5993/AJHB.29.6.13

Iqmik: A form of smokeless tobacco used among Alaska natives

Caroline C. Renner, Carrie Enoch, Christi A. Patten, Jon O. Ebbert, Richard D. Hurt, Thomas P. Moyer, Ellen M. Provost

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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 alkalinity 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	588-594
Number of pages	7
Journal	American Journal of Health Behavior
Volume	29
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.29.6.13
State	Published - Jan 1 2005

Keywords

Alaska Natives
Iqmik
Smokeless tobacco
Tobacco

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Health(social science)
Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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