60 Years After the Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking: Unraveling the Myth of Cigars and Cigarettes

By Cody Carden | January 25, 2024

Washington, DC: Sixty years ago, the Surgeon General’s report on smoking marked a pivotal moment in public health awareness. The findings linked cigarette smoking to serious health issues, leading to widespread efforts to curb smoking rates and educate the public on the dangers of cigarettes. While significant strides have been made in understanding the dangers of cigarettes, a lingering misconception persists — conflating research on the health-outcomes for cigarette smokers with the health-outcomes for consumers who enjoy premium cigars. This conflation impairs the ability of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

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