Light cigarette
Light Cigarettes are a type of cigarette that are marketed as a 'healthier' alternative to regular cigarettes. They are designed to deliver lower levels of tar and nicotine to the smoker by using different filters and paper. However, studies have shown that they are not safer than regular cigarettes and can still cause lung cancer and other health problems.
History[edit | edit source]
The first light cigarettes were introduced in the 1960s by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. They were marketed as a 'healthier' alternative to regular cigarettes, with lower levels of tar and nicotine. However, this marketing strategy has been criticized for misleading consumers about the health risks associated with smoking light cigarettes.
Design[edit | edit source]
Light cigarettes are designed to deliver lower levels of tar and nicotine to the smoker. This is achieved by using different filters and paper. The filters in light cigarettes have tiny holes in them, which allow air to mix with the smoke. This dilutes the smoke and reduces the amount of tar and nicotine that is inhaled. The paper used in light cigarettes is also more porous than the paper used in regular cigarettes, which allows more air to mix with the smoke.
Health risks[edit | edit source]
Despite their design, light cigarettes are not safer than regular cigarettes. Studies have shown that they can still cause lung cancer and other health problems. This is because smokers often inhale more deeply when smoking light cigarettes, which can actually increase their exposure to tar and nicotine. In addition, the tiny holes in the filters can become blocked with tar, which can also increase the amount of tar and nicotine that is inhaled.
Regulation[edit | edit source]
In many countries, including the United States, it is illegal to market cigarettes as 'light' or 'low tar'. This is because these terms can be misleading and give consumers the false impression that these cigarettes are less harmful than regular cigarettes.
See also[edit | edit source]
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