Is smoking tobacco out of a hookah as harmful as cigarettes?

Smoking from the hookah seems much more healthy (relatively, anyway) than cigareetes. The fruity flavors, the smooth smoke, the water in the hookah...all lead to an effect of "better for you". Is it true?

The tobacco package states 0.0% tar and 0.5% nicotine, so it must be better, right? Asked by nickwusz 59 months ago Similar questions: smoking tobacco hookah harmful cigarettes Health > Addictions.

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No, it is not safe. The water does not trap all of the chemicals - see details. Hookah Water Pipes - Can They Cause Cancer?

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Hookah smoking hails from the Middle East. A hookah is a water pipe, in which flavored tobacco is inhaled through a hose. The tobacco is called shisha, and comes in many fruitlike flavors.

Hookah smoking has become popular in the West in the past few years. Hookah bars and lounges can be found in many cities. Thankfully, these hookah bars are subject to many states' indoor smoking ban policies.

Hookah water pipes are not safe to smoke. The water does not filter out all the toxins, and the nicotine is addictive. Several types of cancer and gum disease have been linked to hookah smoking.

Hookah may be only a social activity, however, the addiction to nicotine can increase the risk of cigarette smoking. American Cancer Society. Www.cancer.

OrgUpdated: May 25, 2006 Sources: http://cancer.about.com/od/smokingandcancer/a/hookah.htm .

Well.. I'm a smoker, but.. technically no form of smoking is good for you... But if you think it's healthier and doesn't bother your lungs and/or throat as much, I say go for it. I've never smoked tobacco out of a hookah though... Is it really smoother? ..I would imagine with the water and whatnot.. Good question though.

Sources: Personal preference.. Ohio. Mamacita's Recommendations Flavor Flav Amazon List Price: $17.98 Used from: $8.49 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 6 reviews) This is the kinda flavor you need to put in your hookah... LMAO .

Hookah is less harmful No. Actually breath for breath Nargila, the actual tobacco, has less nicotine and tar in it then normal cigarettes. But when one smokes hookah they tend to do it for extended periods of time.

One full hookah is worse for you than one full cigarette. But you smoke a cigarette in about five minutes, while you smoke a full hookah for over a half hour. Sources: speedplane.org/HookahPage.php .

Both contain Nicotine...So there really isn't a simple answer... In some respects, hookah smoking is like going out to have a cocktail with friends after work. It allows you time to socialize with co-workers and friends on other levels other than business. The ritual of hookah smoking is very relaxing.

The smoke from the hookah is very smooth since it is cooled by the water in the base. Ice can be added to make it even cooler. It takes time to sit and enjoy the sweet smoke from the flavored shisha, unlike cigarettes that are finished within a couple of minutes and are much more offensive in taste and smell to the user as well as others around.

Most hookah smoking sessions last around one hour and produces a great smell in the room, much like baking an apple pie. In this way, hookah smoking actually provides a way to catch up with the events occurring in the lives of your family and friends. Moreover, hookah smoking does not have the same addictive concerns that cigarette shisha has since the smoke itself is washed through the water before it is inhaled.

Hookah smoke contains 0.0% tar and 0.5% nicotine only and can be enjoyed by smokers as well as non and first time smokers alike. Sources: hookahhookah.com/Hookah-Vs-Cigarettes.htm .

No, but... Since you are not inhaling smoke it is less harmful, but you still risk lip and mouth cancer .

If you start smoking at a party, within ten minutes every else will be too, but they'll be smoking your cigarettes(?).

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