In June 2025, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) issued statements strongly warning against the health risks associated with the use of smokeless tobacco, particularly sweika , a substance mistakenly believed by many to be less harmful than smoking
Hookah regulations and policies Based on the scientific evidence of the toxicity associated with tobacco use (passive/active), an increasing number of states has instituted/is instituting regulations to support/expand legislation of clear indoor air quality to include hookah [204, 205]
This process, known as oxidative stress, triggers inflammation and paves the way for conditions like liver fibrosis (scarring) and cirrhosis
* * * * * ( (5) The MDPP supplier's records must include an attestation from the MDPP supplier that, as applicable, the MDPP beneficiary for which it is submitting a claim (i) Has achieved the required minimum 5-percent weight loss as measured in accordance with 410.79(e)(3)(iii) of this chapter during a core session or core maintenance session furnished by that supplier, if the claim submitted is for a performance payment under 414.84(b)(1) of this chapter