Phenolic compounds in particles of mainstream waterpipe smoke
It increases the risk of blood clots and encourages the build-up of plaque (furring up), known as atherosclerosis
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I think that when technology took such a huge leap and became so readily accessible, parents, at the time, didnt realize what a deep impact it would have on future generations