Is Hookah Harmful or Cigarette?

Although many users think it is less harmful, studies have shown that hookah smoke contains many of the same harmful components found in cigarette smoke, such as nicotine, tar, and heavy metals. Water pipe smoking delivers nicotine—the same highly addictive drug found in other tobacco products.

Which is more harmful cigarette or hookah?

LOS ANGELES: Smoking hookahs are more harmful than traditional cigarettes, say scientists who found that puffing a water pipe for just half an hour can lead to the development of cardiovascular risk factors.

Is hookah as bad as cigarettes?

Hookah smoke that you inhale can contain 36 times more tar than cigarette smoke, 15 times the carbon monoxide, and 70% more nicotine than one cigarette. Hookah smokers may absorb more toxins and cancer-causing chemicals than cigarette smokers.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

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