Smoking ‘shisha’ equivalent to smoking 100 pack of cigarettes — Medical Doctor

Dr. Lawrence Agyeman Sereboe, medical director of St. Micheal’s Specialist Hospital in Accra, has warned about the dangers of smoking shisha. He said, an hour- long session of smoking is equivalent as smoking 100 packs of cigarettes.

Speaking at a heart health screening event in honor of World Heart Day, Dr. Sereboe highlighted the serious health risk posed by shisha, which has gained popularity, especially. Among the youth at pubs and lounges.

Emphasizing the severe impact, it has on the heart and its contribution to the rise in cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Sereboe cautioned, “smoking shisha is ticking time bomb”.

He added that, “the habit is contributing to the growing global toll of 20 million deaths annually due to heart disease.”

The event, organized to raise awareness about health, attracted participants who praised the initiative, acknowledging the importance of regular health checks and education.

Many urged the hospital to continue such programs to promote healthier life class and combat the increasing heart diseases in the country.