Thursday, June 05, 2008

The Hook in Hookahs

Furthermore, evidence suggests that an average 45-minute hookah session
raises levels of nicotine in the blood up to 250 percent. It also
delivers the equivalent of 100 times the smoke of a cigarette (with its
related toxic agents such as carbon monoxide), contributing to a
growing concern in the medical community that the practice may lead to
regular cravings and addiction to cigarettes.

From Consumer Reports Health Blog. Read the rest of the article.

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