Hookah & Vaping in Delhi Cafes: Cancer Risk for Young Adults?

• Delhi cafes see a rise in hookah and vaping, perceived as harmless social trends among young adults.
• Dr. Akshat Malik warns that hookah smoke contains toxins similar to cigarettes, with water cooling it but not purifying it.
• Vaping aerosols contain harmful substances like formaldehyde and acrolein, posing risks to lung tissue.
• Lack of long-term data for vaping, but early evidence shows DNA damage and inflammatory changes, precursors to cancer.
• Young adults are vulnerable due to casual use leading to cumulative exposure and normalization of these habits.