Between cigars and cigarettes

Kindly let me know which is less dangerous, a cigarette or a cigar.

Silas (by SMS)

Neither cigars nor cigarettes are safe to smoke, and cigars are generally more dangerous than cigarettes. Cigar smoke contains more cancer-causing substances than cigarette smoke, including nitrosamines produced during fermentation. Cigars also contain more tar and higher levels of toxic substances like carbon monoxide than cigarettes. Smoking cigars can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, and lungs, as well as cardiovascular disease. Inhaling cigar smoke can increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Full-size cigars can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. Like cigarettes, cigars produce dangerous secondhand smoke. No level of tobacco consumption is safe. If you can’t quit smoking on your own, you can get help from a doctor, health professional, or smoking cessation service.

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