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Ventilated Cigarette[edit]

A ventilated cigarette is a type of cigarette designed with small holes in the filter to dilute the smoke with air. This design aims to reduce the amount of tar and nicotine inhaled by the smoker. Ventilated cigarettes are often marketed as "light" or "ultra-light" cigarettes, suggesting a lower health risk compared to regular cigarettes.

Design and Function[edit]

The primary feature of ventilated cigarettes is the presence of tiny perforations in the filter. These perforations allow air to mix with the smoke as it is drawn through the cigarette, theoretically reducing the concentration of harmful substances. The filter is typically made of cellulose acetate and is designed to trap some of the tar and other particles present in the smoke.

Close-up of the filter showing ventilation holes

Health Implications[edit]

Despite being marketed as a healthier alternative, studies have shown that ventilated cigarettes may not significantly reduce health risks. Smokers often compensate for the reduced nicotine by inhaling more deeply, taking more frequent puffs, or covering the ventilation holes with their fingers. This behavior can negate the intended benefits of the ventilation.

Marketing and Regulation[edit]

Ventilated cigarettes have been subject to scrutiny and regulation by health authorities. In many countries, the use of terms like "light" and "ultra-light" has been banned in cigarette marketing, as these terms can mislead consumers into believing that these products are safer.

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-'''Ventilated Cigarette'''
+== Ventilated Cigarette ==
-A '''ventilated cigarette''' is a type of [[cigarette]] that is designed to reduce the amount of smoke, tar, and nicotine that a smoker inhales. This is achieved through the use of ventilation holes in the cigarette filter, which dilute the smoke with air.
+[[File:Marlboroultralights.JPG|thumb|right|A pack of ventilated cigarettes]]
-==Design and Function==
+A '''ventilated cigarette''' is a type of [[cigarette]] designed with small holes in the filter to dilute the smoke with air. This design aims to reduce the amount of [[tar]] and [[nicotine]] inhaled by the smoker. Ventilated cigarettes are often marketed as "light" or "ultra-light" cigarettes, suggesting a lower health risk compared to regular cigarettes.
-The design of a ventilated cigarette includes a [[cigarette filter|filter]] with small perforations or ventilation holes. These holes allow air to mix with the smoke as it is drawn through the filter, diluting the concentration of harmful substances. The number and size of the holes can vary, affecting the level of ventilation and thus the strength of the cigarette.
+== Design and Function ==
-==Health Implications==
+The primary feature of ventilated cigarettes is the presence of tiny perforations in the [[filter]]. These perforations allow air to mix with the smoke as it is drawn through the cigarette, theoretically reducing the concentration of harmful substances. The [[filter]] is typically made of [[cellulose acetate]] and is designed to trap some of the [[tar]] and other particles present in the smoke.
-While ventilated cigarettes are marketed as a "lighter" or "lower tar" option, research has shown that they may not significantly reduce the health risks associated with smoking. This is because smokers often compensate for the lower smoke yield by inhaling more deeply, covering the ventilation holes with their fingers or lips, or smoking more cigarettes. This phenomenon is known as [[compensatory smoking]].
+[[File:Marlboroultralights.JPG|thumb|left|Close-up of the filter showing ventilation holes]]
-==Regulation and Controversy==
+== Health Implications ==
-The marketing of ventilated cigarettes has been controversial due to claims of reduced harm. In many countries, including the [[United States]], the use of terms such as "light" and "mild" in cigarette marketing has been banned. However, ventilated cigarettes are still widely available and their design features are not typically regulated.
+Despite being marketed as a healthier alternative, studies have shown that ventilated cigarettes may not significantly reduce health risks. Smokers often compensate for the reduced nicotine by inhaling more deeply, taking more frequent puffs, or covering the ventilation holes with their fingers. This behavior can negate the intended benefits of the ventilation.
-==See Also==
+== Marketing and Regulation ==
-* [[Cigarette filter]]
+Ventilated cigarettes have been subject to scrutiny and regulation by health authorities. In many countries, the use of terms like "light" and "ultra-light" has been banned in cigarette marketing, as these terms can mislead consumers into believing that these products are safer.
-* [[Tobacco smoking]]
-* [[Compensatory smoking]]
+== Related Pages ==
-* [[Tobacco advertising]]
+* [[Cigarette]]
+* [[Nicotine]]
+* [[Tar (tobacco residue)]]
+* [[Smoking cessation]]
 [[Category:Tobacco]]
 [[Category:Smoking]]
-[[Category:Public health]]
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-{{Health-stub}}