The researchers of Qatar University have recently found that shisha smoking or water pipe smoking, increases the risk of heart diseases in adults.<\/p>\n
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Shisha, also known as hookah, is a kind of water pipe used for smoking flavoured tobacco. It originated in the Middle East and has become a social activity across the region.<\/p>\n
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The study was led by Susu Zughaier, an associate professor of Basic Medical Sciences at Qatar University\u2019s College of Medicine.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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The researchers found that shisha smokers had 1.65 times higher odds of reporting a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease compared to non-smokers.<\/p>\n
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Furthermore, the study highlighted that starting shisha smoking at a younger age was associated with a higher risk of developing heart diseases.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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