concept   waterpipe (shisha or hookah)
culture   Western countries
statement   The waterpipe (shisha or hookah) is seen as a health risk and less common social activity in Western countries, often associated with recreational drug use and viewed with skepticism.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 shisha (hookah) Western countries Concerns about health risks associated with smoking are more prevalent, leading to some restrictions on use 1
2 waterpipe (shisha or hookah) Western countries Often associated with recreational drug use, viewed as a less common social activity 1
3 waterpipe (shisha or hookah) Western countries Often associated with flavored tobacco or recreational drugs, with less emphasis on the social aspect 1
4 waterpipe (shisha or hookah) Western countries Seen as a foreign or exotic practice, less integrated into the cultural tradition 1
5 waterpipe (shisha or hookah) Western countries More commonly associated with male social gatherings, less prevalent among women 1
6 waterpipe (shisha or hookah) Western countries Viewed with varying degrees of skepticism and criticism, sometimes associated with negative health effects 1