Oct 27, 2015BoardMeeting
BoardBoard Of Health Board Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation by the Youth Health Action Network regarding the increasing popularity of hookah smoking among youth and the associated health risks. The presenters highlighted misconceptions about hookah being a healthier alternative to cigarettes, noting its availability in various flavors and designs, and its social appeal. Recommendations provided to the Board of Health included implementing targeted social media advertising campaigns to address myths about hookah, establishing age restrictions on herbal shisha, requiring health warning labels on packaging, supporting businesses in exploring alternative revenue streams, and banning hookah smoking in public indoor spaces.