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F Baker¹, S R Ainsworth, J T Dye

¹Behavioral Research Center, American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251, USA. fbaker@cancer.org

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Cigar smoking rates are increasing, and switching from cigarettes to cigars does not reduce nicotine addiction risk. Cigar smoke contains higher toxins, increasing cancer and death risks similarly to cigarettes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Tobacco Control
Cancer Research

Background:

Rising rates of cigar smoking among adults and adolescents.
Concerns regarding the health risks associated with cigar consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the principal findings on the health risks of cigar smoking.
To reach a consensus on the scientific understanding of cigar smoking's impact.

Main Methods:

Convened a conference by the American Cancer Society in June 1998.
Presented state-of-the-science reports and facilitated discussions among 120 experts.
Achieved consensus on key conclusions regarding cigar smoking risks.

Main Results:

Cigar smoking rates are increasing in all age groups.
Cigar use does not mitigate nicotine addiction risk compared to cigarettes.
Increased cigar consumption and inhalation elevate mortality risks to levels comparable with cigarette smoking.
Cigar smoke is a significant source of indoor air pollution, containing elevated levels of toxins and carcinogens.
Cigar smoking is causally linked to lung and upper aerodigestive tract cancers.

Conclusions:

Cigar smoking poses significant health risks, including addiction and cancer.
The risks associated with cigar smoking are comparable to, and in some aspects exceed, those of cigarette smoking.
Public health strategies must address the rising trend of cigar use due to its established health hazards.