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Shisha: Banned but still burning

Public health authorities emphasise that shisha is far from harmless. Experts warn that a single session can expose users to large volumes of smoke, sometimes more than 100 times that of a single cigarette.  It contains high levels of nicotine, carbon monoxide and carcinogens. These toxins increase risk of cancers (lung, throat, bladder, oral), cardiovascular disease, infertility and birth defects. 

A lady smoking shisha.
By: Janan Kisitu, Journalists @New Vision


KAMPALA - It is banned by law, condemned by health experts, and raided by the Police — yet shisha still burns in Uganda’s nightlife. 

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