Yes and no. There is some statistical evidence that American Spirits are “healthier” than Marlboros and Camels and whatnot, because they don’t do the same level

Yes and no. There is some statistical evidence that American Spirits are “healthier” than Marlboros and Camels and whatnot, because they don’t do the same level of industrial processing. That applies to their loose tobacco too. Thing is, cigarette filters absorb such large amounts of tar and other nasties that it’s not entirely clear that hand rolled cigarettes can ever be healthier than industrial ones, unless you’re careful to use proper filters every time.