Juxa Posted September 19, 2003 salaam all, have u ever wondered what the number1 killer is in somali community? ok, take a guess,,,i wait. no it is not cancer no it is not aids no it is not qabiil yet ooooh oh,,,,,,all the girls got it right, and remember this is not attack based on gender (pple are getting sensitive so i have to walk on egg-shel) IT IS JAAD AND SIGAAR!!!!!! why? i tell u,,,,the last 10 yrs have seen an increase of smoking habits within the somali community in Europe and iam sure it is the same case in north america as well. most of us are aware of the health hazards smoking brings however now take for instance it is becoming common acceptance of somali women smoking, teenage girls are most effected group. i dont want to repeat what u already know however,a study at Bristol university discovered that female fertility is affected by not only smoking but also passive smoking,,,,ie,,,,when the husband smokes in the house. the dangers of chewing 'khad', well there is no respected study on it, but it is clear that many young men are struck with liver diseases, stomach cancer and so on. there has been unproven suggestions that smoking and chewing that 'caleen' contributes to men becoming impotence, loss of sexual appetite,and infertile. for women exposed to either smoking, even passively the odds of her taking more than a year to conceive increases by 14%. if she or her partner smoke more than 20 sigarettes the odds of delayed conception increase by 34%. in conclusion, chewing 'khad' has been proved to be not only killer but it is also home wrecker, many families fall apart due to the man mostly been addicted to it. in london specially cases of a husband who misses all marriage life is common, some women complain that their husbands missed the birth of his first child cause he was in some maqaayad, eating the shit. many more only come home to change and get clean clothes while their unemployment cheque is cashed by those who own such 'khad' joints. so what is actually killing our pple? our men mostly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuCkY Posted September 20, 2003 Thankz Juxa for the informative information...much appreciated. Quite surprising!I mean i knew khad was no good and homewrecker but to be the number one kiLLer aLongside with smoking...interesting and quite pathetic. I personaLLy hate cigarettes(any sort of smoking) and i cant stand smokers. I am taken aback by some of the parents that smoke near/around their chiLdren---it makes me mad.Why bring them into this crueL worLd if you are going to disease them and kiLL them yourseLf. I once saw this guy(famiLY friend)smoking in his car and aLong with him was his three month oLd baby girL in there...i mean come on...even i suffocate---why do you think is going to happen to the poor innocent chiLd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Observer Posted September 20, 2003 For those nomads who never seen or dont know about qaat... Background: This leafy green shrub contains natural stimulant properties. It has been chewed for many centuries in parts of East Africa and the Middle East, but use has begun to spread into Europe. In the UK, khat is occasionally imported in twig-like bunches for sale in some greengrocers and specialist health food shops. The leaves have a withered appearance and lose much of their potency just a few days after being picked. The Effects Increased alertness, confidence and concentration. Takes the edge off appetite. The Risks in additon Regular use has been linked to increased anxiety and insomnia. There is some argument as to whether khat use can leave people feeling irritable and prone to aggression. Psychological dependency can kick in used on a regular basis. Long term use is associated with increased incidence of oral cancer. Lack of apetite for sex or poor preformance during intercourse. The Law In the UK, the khat plant is not classified as a controlled substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act, so no penalties apply for use or trade. Ethiopia, Yeman, Djbouti, Kenya and Somalia are major consumer of Qat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haashim Posted September 20, 2003 In addition to what Juxa and observer wrote jaad, qat, khaad or qaad users can feel tired and depressed, anxious or irritable after use and Psychological dependence. Suppression of appetite, constipation and impotence. Mouth infections and increased risk of mouth cancer. Increased risk of heart disease. Increase in social difficulties such as poverty and social exclusion. As Juxa mentioned Relationship and / or family difficulties. Possible psychological or mental health problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OG Moti Posted September 20, 2003 Juxa dear u didnt have to scare us that way.. looool but anyway you forgot one thing QAAD also makes u feel like a goat.. see if u just think about it when u are eating the grass u will feel like a goat but someone might like to look as a goat for a change then think of the things that Juxa and others said... peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
