Abstract
Introduction: In Mali, shisha has become the most common form of tobacco consumption, which is not without danger for the consumer health. The aim of this study was to assess the consumption level of shisha among young people in the District of Bamako. Methods: This was a prospective study from March 2019 to March 2020. A total of 200 young shisha smokers aged 40 or under were included in this study. Results: The male sex was predominant, with 75% of cases. The majority, or 81.5%, were under the age of 25. According to study data, 26% of respondents said they smoke shisha at least once a day. Over a quarter of cases reported concurrent use of two or more addictive substances. The most common association was with alcohol (13%), cannabis (9%) and cocaine (4.5%). According to the results, 69% of respondents thought that shisha is less harmful than cigarettes. Conclusion: Consumption of shisha has grown considerably in Mali in recent years. This study has highlighted a new form of multiple drug addiction, which could be harmful to the health of consumers. Thus, the authorities concerned must take appropriate measures to combat this scourge.
Highlights
In Mali, shisha has become the most common form of tobacco consumption, which is not without danger for the consumer health
Of the 200 young people surveyed, the age group 1924 years was the most represented with 42% (Figure 1) in addition the male sex was in the majority, ie 75% of cases
We noticed that the high school students were the most represented, ie 47.5% of cases and 53% had at least the first cycle studies certificate (BEPC)
Summary
In Mali, shisha has become the most common form of tobacco consumption, which is not without danger for the consumer health. Another study conducted as part of the European campaign among 55,000 Europeans, showed that the average age of consumers of shisha (22.1 years) was younger than that of any other tobacco product (32.5 years for cigarettes, 46 years for cigars) and cannabis (23.7 years) [7]. A recent method of tobacco smoking in Bamako, with yet more dangerous effects, little known due to scarcity of data on the effects of shisha on consumer health. It seemed important to carry out this study on the consumption of shisha among young people in the District of Bamako in order to draw attention of young people and authorities to the harmful consequences of consuming shisha
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