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Do slim cigarette which have low tar and low nicotine damage health less than others?

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Dr. M. Jay Petruska answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Smoking: Smoking any type of cigarette is not good for you! they all carry the risk of causing serious long term health problems. It is best not to smoke at all.

Answered 9/18/2013

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