Are Light Cigarettes Better for Smokers?

Many smokers choose "low-tar," "mild," or "light" cigarettes because they think that light cigarettes may be less harmful to their health than "regular" or "full-flavor" cigarettes.

After all, the smoke from light cigarettes feels smoother and lighter on the throat and chest - so lights must be healthier than regulars, right?

Wrong.

The Health Consequences of Smoking - The 2004 Report of the Surgeon General