Are cigarettes or blunts more harmful?
Something to consider is the number of cigarettes and joints that are smoked daily. Photo by iStock / Getty Images Plus  Article content While there are marked differences between tobacco and cannabis, one thing they share is that the smoke they produce is harmful to peoples lungs. No matter the content inside the wrapping paper, the fact that a person is ingesting ash is harmful and could have repercussions later on in life. Study looks at vaping THC versus smoking nicotine Visits from public health nurses help reduce cannabis and cigarette use during pregnancy We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. There are a few studies out there that look into both, finding some differences that should be considered when a person is weighing the overall effect on health. Tobacco is highly carcinogenic When comparing cannabis and tobacco, cannabis is the clear winner. Tobacco is a highly carcinogenic element and very addictive. Cannabis can be addictive and toxic when ingested via smoke as well, but some studies suggest the body isnt exposed to the same level of toxins as it is when consuming tobacco. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Tobacco contains more than 4,000 different chemical compounds, some of which have been linked to cancer. Cigarettes are generally smoked more often than blunts Another thing to consider is the number of cigarettes and joints that are smoked daily. Moderate cigarette smokers may consume one to five cigarettes daily, with some research indicating the more they consume cigarettes, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer and heart disease. While blunts are harmful and result in a lot of ingested smoke, theyre generally consumed far less often. Some people share blunts, reducing intake, or do not smoke on a daily basis. Cigarettes have filters One thing cigarettes have that blunts dont is a filter, which can prevent the amount of tar and ash to which the lungs are subjected. Blunts are bigger and produce more ash and tar, with no filter in between them and the mouth. Some would suggest blunt smokers have an edge over cigarette smokers, in part because there are other non-smoking ways in which to ingest cannabis. Plus, at least one study has found that light to moderate cannabis use hasnt been linked to lung cancer, so moderation is likely a key consideration. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or The FreshToast.com, a U.S. lifestyle site that contributes lifestyle content and, with their partnership with 600,000 physicians via Skipta, medical marijuana information to The GrowthOp. Subscribe to Weekend Dispensary, a new weekly newsletter from The GrowthOp. Share this article in your social network        Latest National Stories Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Weekend Dispensary Sign-up for Weekend Dispensary to get the latest cannabis news and exclusive articles delivered straight to your inbox. Email Address There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300 Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Weekend Dispensary will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again  Trending