GLYCEROL PARTICLE CIGARETTES - A LESS HARMFUL OPTION FOR CHRONIC SMOKERS

In 20 smokers who switched to a new type of virtually tar free cigaret te for three days, average nicotine intake was reduced by 44%, carbon monoxide intake increased by 19%, while estimated tar intake was reduc ed by about 90%. Such cigarettes pose substantially less risk of cance r and chronic obstructive lung disease than conventional cigarettes, a nd their acceptability and safety could be improved by increasing nico tine yield, reducing carbon monoxide yield, and improving the flavour.