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Health Experts Support Public Hookah Ban
Pneumology advisors have emphasized that the decision to ban shisha (-hookah) in public places, issued by the Jordanian Prime Minister, aims to promote public health and protect visitors to parks and facilities from the hazards of passive smoking, especially children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions. They explained that smoking shisha is as dangerous as smoking approximately 60 cigarettes in one hour and can lead to heart disease, vascular problems, respiratory illnesses, and an increased risk of cancer, despite its smoke containing nicotine and toxic substances. Additionally, experts confirmed that the prevalence of shisha in public spaces harms the aesthetic quality of the environment and reduces families’ ability to enjoy recreational facilities in a healthy and safe manner. Therefore, adhering to the decision is essential to protect both the environment and public health, as well as to raise awareness about the dangers of passive smoking.
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