The hookah is often advertised by many businessmen for commercial purposes as non-toxic, harmless and non-addictive, and it is a substitute product for cigarettes. However, according to the research report released by the World Health Organization, the harm of hookah may be greater than that of cigarettes.
Also known as hookah, it is smaller and simpler than hookah pipe. It consists of a smoke pipe, a straw, a bucket, a smoke box, etc. It is also made of various materials, such as resin, brass, copper or other metal materials. The rich man inlaid jadeite agate in the cigarette holder, and the connecting part was inlaid with gold and silver.
In the description of merchants and some people who like hookah, hookah is a product with nicotine content below 0.5% and tar content close to 0%. It is very addictive and an excellent substitute for cigarettes. They used the example that Arabs smoked this product all the year round without any side effects to prove its health.
However, according to the research report released by the World Health Organization, "hookah is also a health hazard".
The report points out that "devices that burn charcoal fire to keep smoke flowing will increase the risk of tuberculosis or hepatitis", "smoking hookah three times a day is equivalent to smoking 1 packet of cigarettes", and "hookah is usually mixed with honey and fruit flavor. Compared with cigarettes, long-term water absorption will increase people's smoking.