Shisha smoking will cause 1 million new lung cancer cases globally by 2050: WHO study
A WHO‑led study presented in Hong Kong estimates that water‑pipe (shisha) smoking will cause approximately one million new lung cancer cases worldwide by 2050, with the Western Pacific region projected to experience the highest burden. The research was headed by Dr Mahdi Sheikh of the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Source: Shisha smoking will cause 1 million new lung cancer cases globally by 2050: WHO study — South China Morning Post
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