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Harm to the lungs and heart is another issue, as vaping vapours may contain cancer-causing toxins, metals, and lung irritants, leading to an increased risk of lung diseases like asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Schmerling 2021)
Cigars are largely consumed by males (although consumption of cigars by women is also on the rise), so many studies focus on the effects of cigar smoke on the male population
Once described by the industry as good starter products, menthol cigarettes have a minty taste that is less harsh and easier to inhale, making them appeal to many younger smokers
Ingesting both alcohol and THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana, increases the intensity of the high compared to taking either substance alone