Waterpipe smoking and nicotine exposure : a review of the current evidence

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Reviews six studies that measure the cotinine or nicotine levels in waterpipe smoking in four countries (Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, and India). Analysis of human data reveals that everyday waterpipe use created a nicotine absorption rate equal to that of smoking 10 cigarettes/day and a 24-hr urinary cotinine level of 0.785 µg/ml.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14622200701591591

Comment: Yet another study that demonstrates that waterpipe smoking is not a harmless, social pastime. Information about the hazards of waterpipe smoking needs to get out there.