Move around most clubs and hangout places around key towns in the Country, you will be welcomed by smoke from chimney-like pots called vaporisers that are filled with tobacco, which mostly the youth smoke as part of "having fun". This is called Shisha.
What they don't know however, is, the smoke from these pots is filled with scented tobacco, very dangerous for human consumption and continued use of the same could lead your life to a coffin.
The puffs from the smoke are not chocking like the normal tobacco because they smell sweet to both the users and those around.
Most of the users claim they feel "complete" after taking Shisha, a mindset that is largely worrying health experts because of the health hazards associated with Shisha smoking.
This dangerous drug is not only in clubs, bars or hangout places. It has also made its way on to the streets, schools and to universities. Street dwellers and students use portable vaporisers that are too small to fit in a pocket or hand bag. They look like a pen, with a nozzle to smoke through.
What they don't know however, is, the smoke from these pots is filled with scented tobacco, very dangerous for human consumption and continued use of the same could lead your life to a coffin.
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| A group of youths enjoying Shisha. |
The puffs from the smoke are not chocking like the normal tobacco because they smell sweet to both the users and those around.
Most of the users claim they feel "complete" after taking Shisha, a mindset that is largely worrying health experts because of the health hazards associated with Shisha smoking.
This dangerous drug is not only in clubs, bars or hangout places. It has also made its way on to the streets, schools and to universities. Street dwellers and students use portable vaporisers that are too small to fit in a pocket or hand bag. They look like a pen, with a nozzle to smoke through.
Health Warning
Health experts are warning that if not looked into, the vice of Shisha smoking could wipe away a big number of youths from this generation. They warn that while this drug could seem risk-less, the tobacco put in the vaporisers is laced with dangerous contents like cannabis.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), warns that an hour of Shisha session can be as harmful as smoking 100 cigarettes.
The Dangers
A number of dangers have been associated with Shisha smoking and these are far reaching to causing the most dangerous diseases. Below are some of the dangers of Shisha smoking;
Infection with Tuberculosis
Increased chances of Herpes infection
Cancer infection on lungs, bone marrow,stomach, blood as well as lips
Brain damage
Heart diseases
Respiratory diseases
Complications especially during pregnancy
Reduced fertility rates
loss of Weight
Social evils
Loss of respect in society
Dental infections