Are There Differences Between Smoking Cigarettes, Cigars, and Using Smokeless Tobacco?
All forms of tobacco use are harmful and increase cancer risk. Cigarettes are the most common form of tobacco use and contain a variety of toxic chemicals. Cigars, although perceived as less harmful, still contain carcinogens and can lead to cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, and esophagus. Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and snuff, are also associated with cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas.
