Florida-based Hookah Research Group Completes Major Research Milestone
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Monday, July 18, 2022
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MIAMI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaborative of tobacco control experts called the Hookah and E-cigarettes Health Communication Group, centered in Florida, is nearing the end of an important first stage in research designed to understand the impact of placing health warning labels on hookah products on reducing hookah use among young adults. The University of Miami in partnership with Florida International University is leading the effort with counsel from experts across the country.
Key Points:
- There is considerable misinformation about the dangers of hookah use that the public is not aware of, especially young people.
- In addition, because for many people hookah use occurs at "hookah lounges" and restaurants, they often don't see warning labels on packages because the employees prepare the hookah for their use.
- Even after it has passed through water, the smoke from a hookah has elevated levels of these toxic agents.
- The Hookah and E-cigarettes Health Communication Group is a collaborative group of tobacco control advocacy specialists and investigators at the University of Miami (Dr. Asfar), Florida International University (Drs.