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Are mild or ‘light’ cigarettes less harmful than regular strength?

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Updated November 21, 2005

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Question: Are mild or ‘light’ cigarettes less harmful than regular strength?
Answer: No, they are just as dangerous. People who have smoked regular cigarettes before switching to light brands tend to compensate for the increased air flow in the filter by inhaling more deeply and more often to get a sufficient nicotine hit.
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