1870s cigarettes tobacco hi-res stock photography and images A nice replica Gypsy Queen unopened cigarette pack containing a 1888 King Kelly N162 baseball card. Packet of Cigarettes | Science

In short, the tobacco industry doesnt care about kids, it cares about profits

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When Trading Standards and border agencies seize fake cigarettes and send them for analysis, the results often reveal unpleasant surprises: Higher than expected levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide Tobacco bulked out with other plant material, dust or floor sweepings Traces of mould, insect parts or rodent droppings Unidentified chemicals not found in regulated products The lack of quality control means each batch can vary significantly

House of Representatives Study Committee on the Costs and Effects of Smoking: Final report