Cigars
Large Cigar – Cigar that typically contains at least one-half ounce of aged, fermented tobacco (i.e., as much as a pack of cigarettes) and usually takes 1 to 2 hours to smoke.
Cigarillo – A short (3-4 inches) and narrow cigar that typically contains about 3 grams of tobacco and usually does not include a filter.
Little cigar – A small cigar that typically is about the same size as a cigarette and usually includes a filter.
Health risks:
- Regular cigar smoking is associated with an increased risk for cancers of the lung, esophagus, larynx (voice box), and oral cavity (lip, tongue, mouth, and throat.
- Cigar smoking is linked to gum disease and tooth loss.
- Heavy cigar smokers and those who inhale deeply may be at increased risk for developing coronary heart disease.
- Heavy cigar smoking increases risk for lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/tobacco_industry/cigars/index.htm
American Cancer Society. Cigar Smoking. Atlanta: American Cancer Society [accessed 2015 Oct 19].
National Cancer Institute. Cigars: Health Effects and Trends. Smoking and Tobacco Control Monograph No. 9. Smoking and Tobacco Control Monograph No. 9. Bethesda (MD): National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, 1998 [accessed 2015 Oct 19].