Water Pipe (Hookah) Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Published: March 08, 2019
- Tobacco smoking using a water pipe or hookah is more common among youth and young adults than adults; it's increasingly globally abetted by flavored tobacco marketing, social media promotion, and misperceptions regarding its addictive potential and health effects.
- There is growing evidence that water pipe tobacco smoking acutely affects heart rate, blood pressure regulation, baroreflex sensitivity, tissue oxygenation, and vascular function; chronic use is associated with increased coronary artery disease risk.
- This Statement describes the design and operation of water pipes and use patterns, identifies harmful components, and offers guidance to providers on cessation and for identifying and treating water pipe users.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: The Under-Recognized Burgeoning Cardiovascular Risks of Water Pipe or Hookah Smoking by Debabrata Mukherjee, MD, MS, FAHA
- Top Things to Know: Water Pipe (Hookah) Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
News Release: Hookah smokers are inhaling toxic chemicals that may harm the heart
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