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Shisha smoking increases risk of heart diseases – Study

The researchers of Qatar University have recently found that shisha smoking or water pipe smoking, increases the risk of heart disease in adults.

Shisha, also known as hookah, is a kind of water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco. It originated in the Middle East and has become a social activity across the region.

The study was led by Susu Zughaier, an associate professor of Basic Medical Sciences at Qatar University’s College of Medicine.

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It analysed data from over 1,000 adult participants living in Qatar, according to a statement released by Qatar University on Thursday.

The researchers found that shisha smokers had 1.65 times higher odds of reporting a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, compared to non-smokers.

Furthermore, the study highlighted that starting shisha smoking at a younger age was associated with a higher risk of developing heart diseases.

It made a significant contribution to the understanding of the health consequences of shisha smoking, highlighting the need to address the public health concern in Qatar and other countries. (Xinhua/NAN)

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