World’s First 'Safe Cigarette'

Wellness

oi-Staff

By Super Admin

Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 9:12

The idea of creating the world"s first 'safe cigarette' has pulled a 23 million pound bid made by a leading tobacco giant.

Scientists at British American Tobacco revealed they were looking to slash some of the 4,000 potentially harmful chemicals found in cigarettes to bring down cancer rates.

As many as 40 varieties of safer cigarettes were being tested by researchers, who have also been concentrating their efforts on modifying leaf blend, the combustion process and developing new filter techniques.

Anti-smoking campaigners, however, opposed the scheme, saying it would still encourage smoking and pose health hazards.