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Which is Worse for
you, Cigarettes or Cigars?
If you have ever smoked and even if you have not, we are all
bombarded with warnings, commercials, and other media advertising
telling us how bad cigarette and cigar smoking is for us and
others. They can both cause cancers and other lung problems. Also,
we have all heard too that secondhand smoke is bad for others as
well. Is either one of these worse than the other though? Are
cigars somehow better for you because you do not inhale them,
unlike cigars? As it turns out neither is good for you and both
can cause the same problems.
As with anything, how much you smoke either cigarettes or cigars
will determine the increased health risk. There was research done
at the national Cancer Institute that has shown that the health
risks that cigarettes and cigars created is linked to how often
you smoke either of these or both. If you smoke on a daily basis
then you are going to run a higher risk of developing cancer or
other diseases than the person who only smokes occasionally.
However, there is evidence that cigars actually much more
carcinogens then cigarettes. Also, cigar smoke has been shown to
be much more toxic than any secondhand cigarette smoke. Much of
the reason for this is that cigars are larger than cigarettes and
then produce more smoke.
There have also been many other debates concentrated on the issues
of inhaling nicotine while smoking cigarettes or not inhaling
cigars. Very dedicated cigar smokers will argue that cigars are
not as dangerous as cigarettes because they are not inhaling the
smoke and so then they are not getting as much of the toxins.
However, The National Cancer Institute’s research actually shows
that both cigars and cigarettes have carcinogens and anyone
smoking is then exposed to them. This is whether they inhale or
not. Even if you are not inhaling you are still exposing your
mouth, gums, tongue, and teeth to the same toxins. The carcinogens
are part of the cigarettes and cigars and so when you hold them,
these toxins are escaping. Then when saliva touches either one of
these there is transfer and the toxins are still swallowed. Once
swallowed your throat, larynx, and esophagus are now exposed to
the carcinogens, toxins, and irritants. Whether holding, lighting,
or smoking a cigar or cigarette both appear to give off
approximately the same amount.
Furthermore, all research to date shows the health risks that are
associated with cigars and cigarettes could be reduced by less
smoking and less inhalation when you do smoke. Since, most
cigarette smokers typically inhale deeply while smoking and smoke
on a more regular basis they usually show up with a higher risk of
developing health problems. One study by The National Cancer
Institute showed that smoking one pack a day of cigarettes was
equivalent to smoking five cigars a day.
Either way really we all know smoking anything can be bad for you.
It is not good for your health regardless of how often or when you
smoke. Deciding to quite all together would probably be a better
idea.
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