Clove cigarettes, also known as kreteks, contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than regular tobacco cigarettes. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, smoking clove cigarettes can increase the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and other health problems. Therefore, they are not a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes.

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Clove Cigarettes

Question 80

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Clove cigarettes

A) contain fewer toxic components than regular tobacco.
B) contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than do regular tobacco cigarettes.
C) do not have the same health risks as regular tobacco.
D) are a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes.

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