The Act requires that this information be publicly displayed in a format that is understandable and not misleading to a lay person.[6] Researchers have raised concerns that disclosing quantities of chemicals by brand and sub-brand could mislead smokers into thinking some cigarettes are safer than others,[7, 8] even though there is not scientific evidence that any type of combusted cigarettes are substantially safer than any others.[9] Some smokers mistakenly believe that switching cigarette brands or styles, such as switching to cigarettes advertised as light, can reduce their health risk from smoking.[10] By 1998, so-called light cigarette brands comprised 82% of the market.[11] Brand switching is a problematic behavior because it is sometimes associated with compensatory smoking behavior (i.e., smoking more cigarettes per day or inhaling more deeply)[12] and a lower likelihood of quitting smoking.[10] In light of the Tobacco Control Acts requirement to make information about quantities of chemicals in cigarette brands available to the public, more research is needed to understand the potential effects of disclosing this information, particularly on brand switching
Under this regional framework, Mexico is included in Latin America and the Caribbean rather than North America
Harmful chemicals absorb through the mouth and throat, causing cancers of the oral cavity, larynx, and esophagus
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