Karnataka High Court Upholds Ban On All Types Of Hookah Know Health Effects Of Hookah – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live – Karnataka High Court: Ban on hookah will continue, study said

Smoking is considered harmful to overall health. According to studies, smoking is not only a major factor in lung cancer but it also has a negative effect on the arteries, heart and metabolism. In view of the health problems caused by hookah, it was banned in Karnataka. The petitions issued against this ban have now been rejected by the Karnataka High Court. The High Court said that the ban on hookah will continue as its side effects are as dangerous as those of cigarettes.

The government notification banning the sale, consumption, storage, advertisement and promotion of all types of hookah products within the state was challenged. Delivering the verdict on Monday, the High Court said, there are warnings written on cigarettes and other products but there is no warning on hookah even though its side effects are much more than cigarettes and other smoking products.

Hookah is very harmful for health

In the hearing of the petition, the court said, it is often believed that hookahs do not cause much harm, due to which hookah bars are running indiscriminately and a large number of young population also uses these products. However, studies show that smoking hookah may increase the risk of health problems like hepatitis and ulcers. Hookah pipes are shared in a group which can also lead to the risk of developing many types of diseases.

Researchers believe that hookah is as dangerous as cigarettes and other smoking products and people need to take special precautions regarding its consumption.

Harmful chemicals in hookah smoke too

Studies continue to warn that all types of smoking products are harmful to overall health. In hookah, a specially prepared tobacco mixture is used for smoking. Studies show that its smoke contains the same toxic components as cigarette smoke, such as nicotine, tar and heavy metals, which can lead to lung cancer, damage to arteries, metabolic problems and even ulcers.

In view of the ill effects caused by hookah and e-cigarettes, they have been banned in many parts.

What does the American Lung Association say?

All types of smoking products are harmful, the American Lung Association reports.

At least 82 toxic chemicals and carcinogens have been identified in hookah smoke. Even though hookah smoke passes through water, it does not eliminate the dangerous, addictive chemicals released from tobacco. Burning the charcoal used to heat hookahs also emits carbon monoxide, metals and other harmful chemicals, which can also pose a health risk.

Risk of many types of cancer

Health experts said hookah smoke also contains nicotine, which may pose a risk of permanent harmful effects on the brain development of teenagers. Apart from lung, bladder and mouth cancer, there is also a risk of heart related diseases due to hookah smoking. Not only this, if you smoke hookah even occasionally, there can be a risk of increased heart rate, blood pressure and pulmonary function problems.

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