Docs call American cigarettes the most dangerous
(NBC) – American cigarette brands may contain the highest amounts of cancer-causing chemicals, according to new research from the centers for disease control and prevention.
Researchers studied over 100 smokers from the US, UK, Australia and Canada.
They measured the amount of chemicals, called TSNAS, in their cigarette butts, and collected urine samples.
They found American cigarettes, which included mostly popular brands, had the highest amounts of carcinogens when compared to foreign brands.
However, researchers say all of the cigarettes had harmful chemicals.
Experts say the way cigarettes are manufactured differs between countries, and if the US were to change a few practices some carcinogens could be reduced, but not enough to make a safe cigarette.
Posted by Rachel Folz
Published on June 02, 2010 14wfie.com