Mike the Myth Slayer
Myth: Low-tar or light cigarettes are not as harmful as regular cigarettes.
Fact: There is no safe tobacco product. The use of any tobacco product can cause cancer and other bad health effects. This includes all forms of tobacco:
- cigarettes
- cigars
- pipes
- spit tobacco
- mentholated
- low-tar
- naturally grown
- additive-free
To reduce your risk for lung cancer, stroke, heart disease, and reproductive health problems, avoid all tobacco products. Also avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
