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5 Health Risks of Shisha Smoking That Surpass Cigarettes

Did you know that smoking shisha, also known as hookah, poses greater health risks than smoking cigarettes?

Shisha, popular in social gatherings worldwide, involves smoking tobacco through a water-filled pipe, known as a hookah. Here are five health dangers associated with shisha smoking:

1. Reduced Oxygen Intake: Shisha smoke contains carbon monoxide, which competes with oxygen in the blood, leading to cellular damage and reduced oxygen delivery to cells.

2. Increased Heart Rate and Cancer Risk: Nicotine and other harmful chemicals in shisha can damage the heart and lungs, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

3. Lung Damage: Shisha smoking is linked to decreased lung function and capacity, posing a risk for respiratory diseases and conditions.

4. Increased Infection Risk: Sharing a shisha pipe or using a dirty one can raise the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as flu, tuberculosis, herpes, hepatitis, and even COVID-19.

5. Addictiveness: Like cigarettes, shisha smoking releases significant amounts of nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, leading to dependence and continued use.

Moreover, shisha tobacco contains aldehydes, carbon monoxide, and tar, which are 4–30 times more potent than those found in cigarettes. Despite the water filtration in the hookah, these harmful substances remain present, causing oxidative stress, genetic damage, carbon monoxide poisoning, and cancer development.

In summary, shisha smoking presents serious health risks, surpassing those associated with cigarette smoking due to the higher concentration of harmful chemicals and prolonged smoking sessions.

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