sigara

Sigara is the Turkish and Indonesian term for a cigarette, a small, cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper and designed to be lit at one end and smoked from the other. Most commercially produced cigarettes include a filter made of cellulose acetate, with the tobacco blend and paper formulation surrounding it. When lit, the cigarette releases nicotine along with tar, carbon monoxide, and thousands of other chemicals created by combustion.

Nicotine is the principal addictive substance in cigarettes, contributing to dependence and ongoing use. The smoke delivers a complex mix of volatile organic compounds and particulates that can be inhaled directly into the lungs. Health authorities link cigarette smoking to a range of diseases, including lung and other cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, stroke, and adverse effects on nearly every organ. Secondhand smoke also harms non-smokers, prompting public health measures in many countries.

Historically, cigarettes became widely mass-produced in the 19th and 20th centuries, accompanied by extensive advertising before regulatory restrictions reduced their visibility in many markets. Today, governments impose age limits, graphic warning labels, advertising bans, smoke-free public places, and taxes to deter consumption and fund health programs. Internationally, tobacco control is guided by frameworks such as the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Cigarettes remain a widely used product in some regions, though cessation support and harm-reduction approaches, including pharmacotherapy and alternatives such as heated or electronic nicotine delivery systems, are increasingly part of public health strategies. Proper disposal and environmental impact, from litter to toxic residues, are additional considerations in discussions about sigara.