That is also a very interesting point! Could it be that except for europe and the US, tobacco is actually alright?
Maybe my western bias is at play here?
As for the damaging effect of tobacco, as always, it's about the frequency and the dosage. And as you pointed out before, the method.
Low frequency, low dose, and pipe or cigar, I imagine poses very little threat to anyones long term health.
Oh, and while I'm at it, let us all remember
