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Im worried about my brother smoking hookah? how unhealthy is this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Very: Tobacco is bad for you, pure and simple. However, your brother is an adult. He knows it is bad for him, and he has decided to become addicted anyway. You can't stop him, and he will resent your criticizing him, no matter how helpful your intentions. Let it go. It's good that you care, but relationships are more important than being right.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Quite unhealthy: Per the Mayo Clinic: Per Dr. T Hays- " Hookah smoke contains high levels of toxic compounds, including tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals & cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens). In fact, hookah smokers are exposed to more carbon monoxide & smoke than are cigarette smokers." REF: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking/expert-answers/hookah/faq-20057920.
Answered 9/20/2019
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