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by Akimbo on February 9th, 2005

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Are cigars less harmful than cigarettes?

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  • by Anonymous on February 10th, 2005

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    It's a trade off....

    Because cigar smokers don't typically inhale, they have a lower incidence of lung cancer and emphysema than cigarette smokers.

    But statistically, cigar smokers are more likely to develop cancer of the mouth, tongue, larynx than cigarette smokers. (source: USDH)

    Carcinogens are a natural by-product of the tobacco leaf's curing process.

    So how would you like your cancer?

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    • very nice, I forgot about the mouth cancer

      Joe B

      by Joe B on February 10th, 2005

    • this is quite interesting

      Dey Dey

      by Dey Dey on February 11th, 2005

    • It's a short and sweet answer. Very nice.

      natefanaro

      by natefanaro on February 12th, 2005

    • This is also true of chewing tobacco and snuff. In short, "recreational" use of tobacco is bad for your healt. Period. >:p

      Glenn Blaylock

      by Glenn Blaylock on February 12th, 2005

    • Don't forget cancer of the lips with cigar and pipe smokers.

      RedJohn

      by RedJohn on November 1st, 2005

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