New research shows that smokers are more likely to get cancer faster if they choose light cigarettes. Many smokers opt for light cigarettes because they feel much healthier than others, but the myth is false.
Scientists have investigated why the number of lung cancers has increased in the last 50 years. The results were surprising and confirmed what the specialists suspected, he writes The thought.
There is a “clear relationship” between the growing number of cancer makers and the demand for light cigarettes. In other words, smokers are more at risk of developing the most common form of this disease – adenocarcinoma.
Light cigarettes were introduced 50 years ago. “This was done to fool smokers into believing they were a healthy option.”, says Dr. Peter Shields, one of the researchers.
“Our data suggest a clear relationship between the addition of ventilation holes to cigarettes and the increase in cases of pulmonary adenocarcinoma in the last 20 years.” Shields says.
Experts believe that filters allow smokers to inhale more smoke, and it contains chemicals that can cause cancer.
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