British travellers abroad are being warned about the dangers of shisha smoking whilst on holiday, with one session being the equivalent to a staggering 100 cigarettes. Shisha smoking is seen as an important social activity with the most popular destinations in Turkey, Dubai, Egypt and Morocco.
The practice, which is commonplace in eastern Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, and northern Africa, involves smoking tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours through a water pipe. However, vape pod retailer Vape Club has warned about the dangers of shisha, or hookah, smoking which can lead to heart disease, cancers, and even carbon monoxide poisoning.
In a 2020 study of shisha smokers, most common 'hookah sickness' symptoms were dizziness, headache, and nausea. Loss of consciousness occurred in 43.6 per cent of patients. According to the NHS, shisha smoke contains cancer-causing chemicals and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide.
