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Shisha (Waterpipe) smoking fact sheet for young people

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Shisha (Waterpipe) smoking fact sheet for young people

What is in shisha tobacco? Shisha tobacco is usually a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavoured with fruit flavours. Shisha smoke contains large amounts of nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and other toxins. The water in the shisha does not remove any of the toxins. The fruit flavour does not make it a healthy choice
Organisation:
NSW Health
Target audience:
Young people
Service area:
NSW
Published:
October 2019
Last reviewed:
June 2023
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