I have observed that many high school and college students smoke cigars. Recent data, in fact, indicates that cigar smoking has increased among young people. (1) Of interest, cigar consumption is significantly greater among individuals with more education. In view of the health risks of cigars, why has there been an increase in cigar smoking, particularly among well-educated people? The purpose of my talk is to understand some of the reasons for the current popularity of cigar smoking. Native Americans and early European settlers smoked cigars - long, thick bundles of twisted toba...

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Health effects of smoking Smoking causes a five time increase in the risk of dying from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and a two time increase in deaths from diseases of the heart and coronary arteries. ...

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Health effects of smoking Smoking causes a five time increase in the risk of dying from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and a two time increase in deaths from diseases of the heart and coronary arteries. ...

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• Grade Level: High School