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Review
. 2022 Jul-Aug;12(4):439-443.
doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.05.008. Epub 2022 May 23.

Effects of smoking shisha, cancer risk, and strategies for prevention of shisha habit

Shankargouda Patil  1 , Amit Vasant Mahuli  2 , Saman Warnakulasuriya  3
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Review

Effects of smoking shisha, cancer risk, and strategies for prevention of shisha habit

Shankargouda Patil et al. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2022 Jul-Aug.

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Abstract

Smoking tobacco through a water pipe, also referred to as Shisha, is prevalent in Middle Eastern countries but has gained popularity worldwide, especially among youth. The increasing global trend of shisha use is mainly led by misleading information about it being safe. The shisha smoke has potentially harmful chemicals, including several human carcinogens and other toxic products. There are recognised adverse effects on passive smokers exposed to second-hand smoke. It is a potential risk factor for several cancers and risks pregnant women and the foetus. A session of shisha smoking for 40 minutes is equivalent to smoking 100 or more cigarettes. There should be awareness about Shisha's harmful effects to reduce the risk to health through a coordinated global effort.

Keywords: Cancer risk; Health effects; Shisha; Waterpipe smoking.

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Functioning of shisha.
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