I have talked to some cigar smokers who have claimed no significant adverse effects of a cigar or two a day or less (primary cigar smokers, meaning never smoked cigarettes). I didn't believe it at first because 5 cigarettes a week is harmful. After doing some snooping around I too believe that it isnt harmful and am considering taking up the habit (twice a week). Am I missing something?
They believed that it was due to:
a. No inhalation into the lung, which also makes nicotine intake very low.
b. No crazy additives and the tobacco is aged, reducing ammonia content significantly.
c. The fat long sizes of cigars keep the smoke very cool, not hot.
It seemed like many studies try to jumble these types of smokers with those who smoke 5+ a day or with secondary smokers so they can make blanket statements. All specific statements are very mild.
P.S. Feel free to move the post to a more appropriate forum if you think of one.