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Ventilated Cigarette

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.

Design and Functionality

Ventilated cigarettes feature a filter with tiny perforations that allow air to mix with the smoke as it is inhaled. These perforations are typically created using laser technology. The added air dilutes the smoke, which can result in a milder taste and a perception of reduced harm. However, studies have shown that smokers often compensate for the reduced nicotine by inhaling more deeply or smoking more cigarettes.

Health Implications

Despite being marketed as a healthier alternative, ventilated cigarettes do not significantly reduce the health risks associated with smoking. The World Health Organization and other health bodies have stated that there is no safe level of smoking, and ventilated cigarettes still pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.

Marketing and Regulation

Ventilated cigarettes have been marketed under various names, such as "light," "mild," or "low-tar." However, regulatory bodies like the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have restricted the use of these terms, as they can mislead consumers into believing these products are safer. In many countries, cigarette packaging must now include health warnings and cannot use misleading descriptors.

Criticism and Controversy

The tobacco industry has faced criticism for promoting ventilated cigarettes as a healthier option. Critics argue that these products are a marketing strategy to retain smokers and attract new ones by downplaying the health risks. Research has shown that the design of ventilated cigarettes can lead to compensatory smoking behaviors, negating any potential reduction in harm.

Related Pages

References

World Health Organization. (2021). Tobacco: Health effects. Retrieved from [1]
United States Food and Drug Administration. (2020). Tobacco product regulation. Retrieved from [2]
National Cancer Institute. (2019). Risks associated with smoking. Retrieved from [3]

A pack of Marlboro Ultra Lights, a brand of ventilated cigarettes.

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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.
+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.
-==Design and Function==
+== Design and Functionality ==
-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.
+Ventilated cigarettes feature a filter with tiny perforations that allow air to mix with the smoke as it is inhaled. These perforations are typically created using laser technology. The added air dilutes the smoke, which can result in a milder taste and a perception of reduced harm. However, studies have shown that smokers often compensate for the reduced nicotine by inhaling more deeply or smoking more cigarettes.
-==Health Implications==
+== Health Implications ==
-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]].
+Despite being marketed as a healthier alternative, ventilated cigarettes do not significantly reduce the health risks associated with smoking. The [[World Health Organization]] and other health bodies have stated that there is no safe level of smoking, and ventilated cigarettes still pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.
-==Regulation and Controversy==
+== Marketing and Regulation ==
-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.
+Ventilated cigarettes have been marketed under various names, such as "light," "mild," or "low-tar." However, regulatory bodies like the [[United States Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) have restricted the use of these terms, as they can mislead consumers into believing these products are safer. In many countries, cigarette packaging must now include health warnings and cannot use misleading descriptors.
-==See Also==
+== Criticism and Controversy ==
-* [[Cigarette filter]]
+The tobacco industry has faced criticism for promoting ventilated cigarettes as a healthier option. Critics argue that these products are a marketing strategy to retain smokers and attract new ones by downplaying the health risks. Research has shown that the design of ventilated cigarettes can lead to compensatory smoking behaviors, negating any potential reduction in harm.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Cigarette]]
 * [[Tobacco smoking]]
-* [[Compensatory smoking]]
+* [[Nicotine]]
-* [[Tobacco advertising]]
+* [[Smoking cessation]]
+== References ==
+* World Health Organization. (2021). Tobacco: Health effects. Retrieved from [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tobacco]
+* United States Food and Drug Administration. (2020). Tobacco product regulation. Retrieved from [https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products]
+* National Cancer Institute. (2019). Risks associated with smoking. Retrieved from [https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/tobacco]
 [[Category:Tobacco]]
-[[Category:Smoking]]
-[[Category:Public health]]
-{{Tobacco-stub}}
+[[File:Marlboroultralights.JPG|thumb|A pack of Marlboro Ultra Lights, a brand of ventilated cigarettes.]]
-{{Health-stub}}