Smoking shisha, also known as hookah or waterpipe tobacco, poses serious health risks to both users and those exposed to the smoke.
According to Access Community Health and Research Center, shisha smoke contains harmful chemicals that can damage nearly every organ in the body.
Regular use increases the risk of lung and oral cancers, respiratory illnesses and heart disease.
It is also associated with reduced fertility and tooth loss.
Sharing a shisha mouthpiece can expose users to infectious diseases.
The organisation warns that tuberculosis, hepatitis C, herpes and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can spread when pipes or mouthpieces are shared without proper hygiene.
Contrary to a common misconception, passing tobacco smoke through water does not make it safer.
Users can still inhale toxic substances, including nicotine and carbon monoxide, which contribute to addiction and long-term health complications.
Public health experts encourage avoiding shisha smoking to reduce the risk of disease and protect overall health.
