While not inhaling reduces lung exposure, cigars can still expose you to harmful chemicals through oral and throat contact
This research is an example of UH Mnoas goal of Excellence in Research: Advancing the Research and Creative Work Enterprise (PDF), one of four goals identified in the 201525 Strategic Plan (PDF), updated in December 2020.
Every year, approximately 6 million people die from diseases directly related to tobacco smoking of which more than 60,000 are people exposed to second hand smoke (WHO, 2011)
Maintain a healthy stress level, as chronic worry has been linked to hypertension
Being free of the harmful substance sooner There are several health benefits to stopping smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking drugs