
%0 Journal Article
%T FactSheet: Light cigarettes
%J New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
%D 2004/06/01
%V 15
%N 6
%P 111-111
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/NB04027
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/NB04027 
%X Many smokers believe that by switching to low tar, low nicotine, ‘light’ or ‘mild’ cigarettes they are smoking a less harmful cigarette. Switching from a high tar to a low tar cigarette does not make smoking safer. The word ‘light’ in light cigarettes is basically a marketing strategy used by tobacco companies to address smokers’ health concerns and make cigarettes appear safer. 
