This Myth About Hookahs Is Putting a Lot of People at Risk
In this video, learn the truth about the health risks of smoking tobacco from hookah water pipes.
While tobacco use among young adults is often contributed to teenage rebellion, the case with hookah might be a little different. A common myth is that hookahs are safer than cigarettes, and as a result, many people feel comfortable trying it out.
Hookah smoking may be legal, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. In fact, hookah smoking poses the same risks as cigarettes, and it’s not any safer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this video, learn some of the ways hookah smoking poses a risk to your health. If you need help quitting, don’t be afraid to find a support group, get tips from your doctor, or find resources from SmokeFree.gov.
References
American Lung Association. (2023). Facts about hookah.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Current cigarette smoking among adults in the United States.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Hookahs.
Mamtani, R., et al. (2017). Cancer risk in waterpipe smokers: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Public Health.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2022). Tobacco, nicotine, and e-cigarettes research report.