Use of Sheesha Water Pipes/Hookahs began centuries ago in India and Persia. Sheesha/Hookah bars are now getting popular especially with young people around the world, including the US, Britain, France, Russia and the Middle East. Sheesha water pipes are used to smoke tobacco mixed with a wide variety of flavours e.g. watermelon, cappuccino, apple, mint, cherry, chocolate etc. Charcoal-heated air is passed through the tobacco mixture and ultimately through a water-filled container.
The user inhales the smoke through a tube and mouthpiece. It is thought to be less harmful than smoking cigarettes, but they are not a safe alternative. The studies show that the smoke contains many of the harmful contents found in cigarette smoke, such as nicotine, heavy metals and tar etc. About 82 toxic chemicals and carcinogens have been identified in hookah smoke. The heated charcoal poses additional…
