Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes
Overview
Cigars and pipe tobacco are harmful and are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. They're addictive. They can cause serious health problems.
- Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck.
- Smoking cigars and pipes may increase the risk of heart disease.
Current as of: March 22, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Michael F. Bierer MD - Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine
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