THE AROMA FROM THE ARAB SMOKE
so yeah.. as you all know, The new tobacco law that's been implemented on 1st June 2008. Not only cigarette are affected but also the 'arab cigarette' or famously known as Shisha. I have done a research on how sisha could affect the health.
taken from a source; "Some research has suggested that the use of the hookah may have less comparative cancer risks, though such studies are not conclusive (Hoffman[23], Rakower, Salem 1983 and 90, Gupta Dheeraj 2001, Tandon 1995, Lubin 1992, Hazelton 2001, Stirling 1979). The levels of carbon monoxide produced during a hookah session varies widely depending on the type of coal used. Japanese charcoals are thought to produce lower amounts of carbon monoxide. However there is a notable difference in areas of carbon monoxide absorption, in that while cigarettes have a notable effect on the small respiratory tracts rather, shisha smoking mostly affects the major airways (Bakir 1991, Kiter). This means a lessened FEV vs FEV1/FVC ratio compared to cigarettes, which is believed to be less harmful for the airways long-term though it may lead to general hoarseness."
and what's more interesting is this " United Kingdom - Until July of 2007, hookahs could be smoked inside any public place. But after smoking was banned inside public places by the government, hookahs are only allowed to be smoked outside. There are, however, a few exceptions to this. If the building has three areas of ventilation, such as two walls with windows and a roof with a skylight that can be opened, then it can be smoked inside. Because England has a somewhat rainy and cool climate, this can present a challenge to outdoor hookah smoking sessions." and
"United states - Recently many cities, states and countries have implemented smoking bans. In some jurisdictions, hookah businesses can be exempted from the policies through special permits. Some permits however, have requirements such as the business earning a certain minimum percentage of their revenue from alcohol or tobacco."
I felt sorry for Brunei's best shisha provider where they have lost about 50% or more on their sales after the Tobacco Act 2008 took place on the 1st of June 2008.I really hope that the authorities would make an excemption on this type of business just like how any other influential countries deal with it.
taken from a source; "Some research has suggested that the use of the hookah may have less comparative cancer risks, though such studies are not conclusive (Hoffman[23], Rakower, Salem 1983 and 90, Gupta Dheeraj 2001, Tandon 1995, Lubin 1992, Hazelton 2001, Stirling 1979). The levels of carbon monoxide produced during a hookah session varies widely depending on the type of coal used. Japanese charcoals are thought to produce lower amounts of carbon monoxide. However there is a notable difference in areas of carbon monoxide absorption, in that while cigarettes have a notable effect on the small respiratory tracts rather, shisha smoking mostly affects the major airways (Bakir 1991, Kiter). This means a lessened FEV vs FEV1/FVC ratio compared to cigarettes, which is believed to be less harmful for the airways long-term though it may lead to general hoarseness."
and what's more interesting is this " United Kingdom - Until July of 2007, hookahs could be smoked inside any public place. But after smoking was banned inside public places by the government, hookahs are only allowed to be smoked outside. There are, however, a few exceptions to this. If the building has three areas of ventilation, such as two walls with windows and a roof with a skylight that can be opened, then it can be smoked inside. Because England has a somewhat rainy and cool climate, this can present a challenge to outdoor hookah smoking sessions." and
"United states - Recently many cities, states and countries have implemented smoking bans. In some jurisdictions, hookah businesses can be exempted from the policies through special permits. Some permits however, have requirements such as the business earning a certain minimum percentage of their revenue from alcohol or tobacco."
I felt sorry for Brunei's best shisha provider where they have lost about 50% or more on their sales after the Tobacco Act 2008 took place on the 1st of June 2008.I really hope that the authorities would make an excemption on this type of business just like how any other influential countries deal with it.
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