No we can’t.
These
cigarettes we have shown, are less dangerous than any other cigarette:
End Smoking Trust Board members
have taken every opportunity to search for cigarettes that might
possibly be safer. They have found that:
Cigarettes
with special charcoal filters are not any less dangerous.[1] [2]
Hand
rolled cigarettes with no accelerant added by manufacturer do not burn
full length[3] and cause very few fires, but cannot be recommended
because they are no less dangerous than factory made cigarettes.[4]
Light
or mild cigarettes are no less dangerous than regular cigarettes.[5]
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doi:10.1136/tc.2006.016055.
2. Laugesen M, Fowles J. Scope for regulation
of cigarette smoke toxicity: the case for including charcoal filters.
NZMJ 15-April-2005, Vol 118 No 1213.
3. Laugesen M, Duncanson M, Fraser
T, McClellan V, Linehan B, Shirley R.
Hand rolling cigarette papers as the reference point for regulating
fire safety. Tobacco Control
2003; 12: 406-410. www.tobaccocontrol.com
4. Laugesen, M., Epton, M., Frampton, C., Glover, M., Lea, R.A. Hand-rolled
cigarette smoking patterns, compared with factory-made cigarette
smoking in New Zealand men. BMC Public Health 2009, 9:194. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/194
5. Laugesen M. Comparison of light and mild cigarette brands
with regular brands sold in New Zealand. A report to the New Zealand Commerce
Commission. March 2008. Unpublished.
