Suggested Citation: "3 Patterns of Use and Prevalence of Cigars." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Premium Cigars: Patterns of Use, Marketing, and Health Effects.

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Despite all the known health hazards of smoking — cancer and respiratory and heart disease high among them — cigars are making a quiet comeback. In recent years, the U.S. has seen a startling shift in ...

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