ReviewJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Effects of smoking shisha, cancer risk, and strategies for prevention of shisha habit.
Review in Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- The effect of an educational program on Hookah smoking among female university students: applying the integrated model of theory of planned behavior and prototype willingness model.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Tobacco control policies on cancer prevention in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2025-2050: A modeling study.PLoS medicine · 2026Article
- Waterpipe use in Germany (2018 - 2024): Prevalence and sociodemographic differences in age of initiation.Journal of health monitoring · 2025Article
- Comparative assessment of respiratory, hematological and inflammatory profiles of long-term users of cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes in Saudi Arabia.Tobacco induced diseases · 2025Article
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Smoking Attitudes and Behaviors Among Adolescents in the Gaza Strip: Findings From the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey.Tobacco use insights · 2025Article
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- Prevalence and associated factors of shisha smoking among students in Senegal: Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2020.Tobacco induced diseases · 2024Article
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- Erratum issued
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Abstract
Smoking tobacco through a water pipe, also referred to as Shisha, is prevalent in Middle Eastern countries but has gained popularity worldwide, especially among youth. The increasing global trend of shisha use is mainly led by misleading information about it being safe. The shisha smoke has potentially harmful chemicals, including several human carcinogens and other toxic products. There are recognised adverse effects on passive smokers exposed to second-hand smoke. It is a potential risk factor for several cancers and risks pregnant women and the foetus. A session of shisha smoking for 40 minutes is equivalent to smoking 100 or more cigarettes. There should be awareness about Shisha's harmful effects to reduce the risk to health through a coordinated global effort.
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