article_snippet.sent: Shisha is a water pipe in which flavoured tobacco is roasted with charcoal.
article_snippet.sent: The tobacco smoke passes through a water chamber and is inhaled deeply and slowly.
article_snippet.sent: The flavoured tobacco smells sweet, making The flavoured tobacco an enjoyable and relaxing experience, according to enthusiasts.
article_snippet.sent: Despite the smoke passing through water, all the risks of smoking a regular cigarette are present – including respiratory and heart diseases, as well as cancer.
article_snippet.sent: During an hour-long Shisha smoking session, it has been estimated The tobacco smoke inhaled is the equivalent of between 100 and 200 cigarettes.
article_snippet.sent: Shisha pipes are commonly used in the Middle East.
article_snippet.sent: It is said that one single shisha session is equal to smoking around 200 cigarettes, which calls into question the professionalism of any athlete using a shisha pipe.
article_snippet.sent: Like cigarettes [shisha] contains nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide and heavy metals, such as arsenic and lead.'