Smokers Who Switch to Low-Tar or Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Will Probably

question 24

Multiple Choice

Smokers who switch to low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes will probably NOT reduce the health risks of smoking because

• A) they take smaller puffs and take longer to smoke each cigarette.
• B) they do not inhale as deeply.
• C) tar is not the risky ingredient in cigarettes.
• D) they are likely to smoke more cigarettes to maintain blood nicotine levels.

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