The global epidemic of waterpipe or shisha smoking is on the rise.
Studies reported alarming levels of waterpipe smoking among adolescents which ranged from 6–34% in the Eastern Mediterranean region and 5–17% among American adolescents.
The high prevalence of this epidemic among youth is attributed to the misconceptions about its safety. The principal factors that increase this habit are its social acceptance, its novelty, its availability in numerous appealing flavors, and its relatively low cost.
In Western countries, the use of quick lighting charcoal disks impregnated in gasoil rich in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and benzene could add more hazards to waterpipe smoking.
Strict regulations to control waterpipe tobacco selling are urgently needed, together with antismoking campaigns specifically launched against waterpipe smoking to raise awareness about its hazards.
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http://www.ejpublichealth.edoriumjournals.com/archive/2015-archive/100004P16MA2015-allam/100004P16MA2015-allam-full-text.php
Studies reported alarming levels of waterpipe smoking among adolescents which ranged from 6–34% in the Eastern Mediterranean region and 5–17% among American adolescents.
The high prevalence of this epidemic among youth is attributed to the misconceptions about its safety. The principal factors that increase this habit are its social acceptance, its novelty, its availability in numerous appealing flavors, and its relatively low cost.
In Western countries, the use of quick lighting charcoal disks impregnated in gasoil rich in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and benzene could add more hazards to waterpipe smoking.
Strict regulations to control waterpipe tobacco selling are urgently needed, together with antismoking campaigns specifically launched against waterpipe smoking to raise awareness about its hazards.
Please check this site:
http://www.ejpublichealth.edoriumjournals.com/archive/2015-archive/100004P16MA2015-allam/100004P16MA2015-allam-full-text.php